New Hampshire Motorcycle Laws - View All States Motorcycle Laws
We have put together a simple list of the primary New Hampshire state motorcycle laws to help you when traveling through New Hampshire on a motorcycle. These New Hampshire motorcycle laws where confirmed accurate as of the time of publishing and are provided to you as a reference only. For New Hampshire's complete motorcycle laws, please visit the New Hampshire state Motor Vehicle website.
| Safety Helmet: | Required by law under age 18 |
| Eye Protection: | Required by law unless equipped with windscreen |
| Passenger Age: | No Restriction |
| Helmet Speakers: | No Restrictions |
| Mirrors: | Rear View Mirror Required |
| Headlight: | Modulating headlight permitted |
| Turn Signals: | Required by law unless manufactured prior to January 1, 1973. |
| Handlebars: | Handlebars cannot be above rider's shoulders |
| Muffler: | Muffler required. |
| Noise Restrictions: | Max sound level of no more than 106dBA when measured 20 inches from the exhaust pipe at a 45 degree angle (Title 21, Chapter 266:59-a) |
| Riding Two Abreast in Lane: | Driving Motorcycles on Roadways Laned for Traffic. – I. All motorcycles are entitled to the full use of a lane and no motor vehicle shall be driven in such a manner as to deprive any motorcycle of the full use of a lane; provided, however, that 2 motorcycles may ride abreast in a single lane. |
| Lane Splitting: | Driving Motorcycles on Roadways Laned for Traffic II. The driver of a motorcycle shall not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken. III. No person shall drive a motorcycle on a roadway between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles. |
| Insurance: |
Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(25/50/25) - Financial responsibility required. Persons under 18 must show proof of insurance when applying for driver's license.
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