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State Biker Laws -
State Biker Laws
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Kentucky State Motorcycle Laws
Provided by the AMA, The American Motorcyclist Association. Please join and make a difference in how your state is run! | Kentucky | | Safety Helmet | Required for novice riders, under the age of 21 and required for instructional permit holders | | State Funded Rider Ed | Available for all eligible applicants | | Eye Protection | Required by Law | | Daytime Use of Headlight | No Restriction | | Passenger Seat | Required if carrying a passenger | | Passenger Footrest | Required if carrying a passenger | | Passenger Age Restriction | None | | Helmet Speakers | No Restrictions | | Periodic Safety Inspection | Annual emmissions, some areas | | Mirror Left(L) Right(R) | One required by law | | Radar Detector | No Restriction | | Turn Signals | Not Required | | Muffler | Muffler required. No cut-outs. No modifications to increase noise beyond that emitted by the original muffler installed on the vehicle (Title 16, Sec. 189.140). | | Maximum Sound Level | No acoustical criteria. | | State Insurance Requirements | Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(25/50/10 or $60,000 single limit) | | Handlebar Height | No Restrictions | | Rider-Education Waiver | Skill Test | | Accept Motorcycle Endorsement From Other States | Yes | | Accept RiderEd Completion Card From Other States | Yes | | Motorcycles operating two abreast in same lane | Not referenced in Administrative Code or Statutes | | Lane Splitting | Not referenced in Administrative Code or Statutes | | Lemon Law Coverage | No. |
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