Illinois Motorcycle Laws - View All States Motorcycle Laws
We have put together a simple list of the primary Illinois state motorcycle laws to help you when traveling through Illinois on a motorcycle. These Illinois motorcycle laws where confirmed accurate as of the time of publishing and are provided to you as a reference only. For Illinois's complete motorcycle laws, please visit the Illinois state Motor Vehicle website.
| Safety Helmet: | Not required by law. |
| Eye Protection: | Required by law unless equipped with windscreen |
| Passenger Age: | No Restrictions |
| Helmet Speakers: | For Communication Only |
| Mirrors: | One required by law |
| Headlight: | Daytime headlight required by law. Modulating headlight permitted. |
| Turn Signals: | Not Required |
| Handlebars: | Handgrips below shoulder height |
| Muffler: | Muffler required. Not modified to amplify or increase noise above that emitted by muffler originally installed (Sec. 902-101). |
| Noise Restrictions: | Maximum allowable A-weighted sound levels based on measurements taken at a distance of 50 feet (Sec. 902.122): 80-82dBA at less than 35mph; 86dBA at more than 35mph. |
| Riding Two Abreast in Lane: | Not referenced in Administrative Code or Statutes |
| Lane Splitting: | Not permitted |
| Insurance: |
Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(20/40/15)
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