Pennsylvania Motorcycle Laws - View All States Motorcycle Laws
We have put together a simple list of the primary Pennsylvania state motorcycle laws to help you when traveling through Pennsylvania on a motorcycle. These Pennsylvania motorcycle laws where confirmed accurate as of the time of publishing and are provided to you as a reference only. For Pennsylvania's complete motorcycle laws, please visit the Pennsylvania state Motor Vehicle website.
| Safety Helmet: | (Effective September 4, 2003) Helmet optional for a person 21 years of age or older who either have been licensed to operate a motorcycle for not less than two full calendar years or have completed a motorcycle rider safety course approved by the department or the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. The passenger of a person exempt under this subsection, if the passenger is 21 years of age or older. |
| Eye Protection: | Required by law |
| Passenger Age: | No Restriction |
| Helmet Speakers: | Speakers To be used for communication purposes only |
| Mirrors: | Two required by law |
| Headlight: | Daytime headlight required. |
| Turn Signals: | Not Required |
| Handlebars: | No Restrictions |
| Muffler: | Muffler required. |
| Noise Restrictions: | Pennsylvania Administrative Code Title 67, Part I, Subpart A, Article VII, Chapter 157, Subchapter B, Section 157.11, Paragraph a: Max A-weighted sound levels as measured at 50 feet: 84dBA at 35 mph or less; 88dBA above 35mph. |
| Riding Two Abreast in Lane: | Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic. (d) Limitation on operating abreast.--Motorcycles shall not be operated more than two abreast in a single lane. |
| Lane Splitting: | Overtaking and passing.--The operator of a motorcycle shall not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken. (c) Operation between lanes or vehicles.--No person shall operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles. |
| Insurance: |
Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(15/30/5)
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