Delaware Motorcycle Laws - View All States Motorcycle Laws
We have put together a simple list of the primary Delaware state motorcycle laws to help you when traveling through Delaware on a motorcycle. These Delaware motorcycle laws where confirmed accurate as of the time of publishing and are provided to you as a reference only. For Delaware's complete motorcycle laws, please visit the Delaware state Motor Vehicle website.
| Safety Helmet: | Every person operating or riding on a motorcycle shall have in that person's possession a safety helmet approved by the Secretary of Safety and Homeland Security (hereinafter "Secretary") through the Office of Highway Safety. Every person up to 19 years of age operating or riding on a motorcycle shall wear a safety helmet and eye protection approved by the Secretary. |
| Eye Protection: | Required by law (approved eye protection) |
| Passenger Age: | No Restrictions |
| Helmet Speakers: | No Restrictions |
| Mirrors: | One required by law |
| Headlight: | Modulating headlight permitted |
| Turn Signals: | Not Required |
| Handlebars: | Maximum of 15" above seat |
| Muffler: | Muffler required, no cut-outs (Sec. 71-II-12. Exhaust System). |
| Noise Restrictions: | Maximum allowable A-weighted sound levels based on measurements taken at a distance of 50 ft from center lane of travel or 20" from exhaust outlet (Sec. 71-II-4. Allowable Noise Levels): 1) Highway Operation less than 35mph--78-80dba; 2) Highway Operation above 35mph--82-84dba; 3)Stationary at 50ft 78-80dba; 4)Stationary at 20"--95dba. |
| Riding Two Abreast in Lane: | Not referenced in Administrative Code or Statutes |
| Lane Splitting: | Not referenced in Administrative Code or Statutes |
| Insurance: |
Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(15/30/10) - Insurance discount available for 3 years following completion of rider education program.
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