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State Biker Laws -
State Biker Laws
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Pennsylvania State Motorcycle Laws
Provided by the AMA, The American Motorcyclist Association. Please join and make a difference in how your state is run! | Pennsylvania | | Safety Helmet | (Effective September 4, 2003) Helmet optional for a person 21 years of age or older who either have been licensed to operate a motorcycle for not less than two full calendar years or have completed a motorcycle rider safety course approved by the department or the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. The passenger of a person exempt under this subsection, if the passenger is 21 years of age or older. | | State Funded Rider Ed | Available for all eligible applicants | | Eye Protection | Required by law | | Daytime Use of Headlight | All motorcycles built after 1973 must have their headlights on during the day & night. | | Passenger Seat | Required if carrying a passenger | | Passenger Footrest | Required if carrying a passenger | | Passenger Age Restriction | None | | Helmet Speakers | To be used for communication purposes only (PA Code Title 75, Chapter 33, Section 3314. Prohibiting use of hearing impairment devices). | | Periodic Safety Inspection | Required by law | | Mirror Left(L) Right(R) | Two required by law for vehicles manufactured after 4/1/77 | | Radar Detector | No Restriction | | Turn Signals | Not Required | | Muffler | Muffler required. | | Maximum Sound Level | Pennsylvania Administrative Code Title 67, Part I, Subpart A, Article VII, Chapter 157, Subchapter B, Section 157.11, Paragraph a: Max A-weighted sound levels as measured at 50 feet: 84dBA at 35 mph or less; 88dBA above 35mph. | | State Insurance Requirements | Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(15/30/5) | | Handlebar Height | No restrictions | | Rider-Education Waiver | Skill & Knowledge Test | | Accept Motorcycle Endorsement From Other States | Yes | | Motorcycles operating two abreast in same lane | Yes.
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