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State Biker Laws -
State Biker Laws
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Vermont State Motorcycle Laws
Provided by the AMA, The American Motorcyclist Association. Please join and make a difference in how your state is run! | Vermont | | Safety Helmet | Required by law-reflectorization required (Each helmet shall have reflectorized surface or have securely affixed thereto reflectorized material on both the left and right side of such helmet. Such reflectorization must cover an area of at least four square inches on each side of the helmet. | | State Funded Rider Ed | Available for all eligible applicants | | 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 | | Mirror Left(L) Right(R) | One required by law | | Radar Detector | No Restriction | | Turn Signals | Required by law | | Muffler | No acoustical criteria. | | Maximum Sound Level | No acoustical criteria. | | State Insurance Requirements | Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(20/50/10) | | Handlebar Height | Maximum of 15" above seat | | Rider-Education Waiver | Skill & Knowledge Test | | Accept Motorcycle Endorsement From Other States | Yes | | Motorcycles operating two abreast in same lane | 1115. - Operating motorcycles and mo-peds on roadways laned for traffic(d) No motorcycle or mo-ped may be operated in the same lane with, and along side of or closer than ten feet ahead of, or ten feet behind another motorcycle, mo-ped or other motor vehicle. | | Lane Splitting | SECTION 56-5-3640. Motorcycle entitled to full use of lane; riding two or more abreast; overtaking and passing; operation in other instances. [SC ST SEC 56-5-3640] b) The operator of a motorcycle or mo-ped shall not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken. (c) No person shall operate a motorcycle or mo-ped between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles. | | Lemon Law Coverage | No; Vermont (VT) Statutes Annotated - Chapter 115, Sections 4170 - 4181 |
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