Ohio Motorcycle Laws - View All States Motorcycle Laws
We have put together a simple list of the primary Ohio state motorcycle laws to help you when traveling through Ohio on a motorcycle. These Ohio motorcycle laws where confirmed accurate as of the time of publishing and are provided to you as a reference only. For Ohio's complete motorcycle laws, please visit the Ohio state Motor Vehicle website.
| Safety Helmet: | Required by law for novice riders, required under age 18 |
| Eye Protection: | Required by law unless equipped with windscreen |
| Passenger Age: | No Restriction |
| Helmet Speakers: | No Restrictions |
| Mirrors: | One required by law |
| Headlight: | Modulating headlight permitted |
| Turn Signals: | Required if manufactured in 1968 and after |
| Handlebars: | Maximum of 15" above seat |
| Muffler: | Muffler required. |
| Noise Restrictions: | Counties and Townships may adopt regulations that establish Max A-weighted sound level based on measurement at a distance not less than 50 feet from center line of travel (Title 45, 4513.221): 1)82dBA at 35 mph or less; 2)86dBA at more than 35 mph. |
| Riding Two Abreast in Lane: | Persons riding bicycles or motorcycles upon a roadway shall ride not more than two abreast in a single lane, except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles or motorcycles. |
| Lane Splitting: | Not referenced in Administrative Code or Statutes |
| Insurance: |
Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(12.5/25/7.5)
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