Maine Motorcycle Laws - View All States Motorcycle Laws
We have put together a simple list of the primary Maine state motorcycle laws to help you when traveling through Maine on a motorcycle. These Maine motorcycle laws where confirmed accurate as of the time of publishing and are provided to you as a reference only. For Maine's complete motorcycle laws, please visit the Maine state Motor Vehicle website.
| Safety Helmet: | Required by law for those under age 18; or operating under a learner's permit; or operating less than one year with license/endorsement; or as a passenger of an operator required to wear protective headgear |
| Eye Protection: | No Restriction |
| Passenger Age: | No Restriction |
| Helmet Speakers: | No Restrictions |
| Mirrors: | One required by law |
| Headlight: | Daytime headlight required. |
| Turn Signals: | Required if manufactured in 1974 and after |
| Handlebars: | Handgrips below shoulder height |
| Muffler: | No acoustical criteria. |
| Noise Restrictions: | No acoustical criteria. |
| Riding Two Abreast in Lane: | Motorcycles Lane use; motorcycles and mopeds. An operator of a motorcycle other than a moped may fully use a lane. More than 2 motorcycles may not be operated abreast within the same lane. |
| Lane Splitting: | Between lines. A person may not operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles. |
| Insurance: |
Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(50/100/25 & $1,000/person for medical payments)
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