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Safety Helmet Required by law for novice riders, required under age 18
State Funded Rider Ed Available for all eligible applicants -required under age 18
Eye Protection Required by law unless equipped with windscreen
Daytime Use of Headlight Modulating headlight permitted
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 Required by law - random
Mirror Left(L) Right(R) One required by law
Radar Detector No Restriction
Turn Signals Required if manufactured in 1968 and after
Muffler Muffler required.
Maximum Sound Level Counties and Townships may adopt regulations that establish Max A-weighted sound level based on measurement at a distance not less than 50 feet from center line of travel (Title 45, 4513.221): 1)82dBA at 35 mph or less; 2)86dBA at more than 35 mph.
State Insurance Requirements Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(12.5/25/7.5)
Handlebar Height Maximum of 15" above seat
Rider-Education Waiver Skill Test
Accept Motorcycle Endorsement From Other States Yes
Motorcycles operating two abreast in same lane