Rhode Island Motorcycle Laws - View All States Motorcycle Laws
We have put together a simple list of the primary Rhode Island state motorcycle laws to help you when traveling through Rhode Island on a motorcycle. These Rhode Island motorcycle laws where confirmed accurate as of the time of publishing and are provided to you as a reference only. For Rhode Island's complete motorcycle laws, please visit the Rhode Island state Motor Vehicle website.
| Safety Helmet: | Required by law under age 21 and novice riders, required for passengers |
| Eye Protection: | Required by law |
| Passenger Age: | No Restriction |
| Helmet Speakers: | Prohibited to use or possess |
| Mirrors: | One required by law |
| Headlight: | No Restriction |
| Turn Signals: | Not Required |
| Handlebars: | Maximum of 15" above seat |
| Muffler: | Muffler required. |
| Noise Restrictions: | Max A-weighted sound level as measured at 50 feet (Title 31, Chapter 45 31-45-1): 1)86dBA at 35 mph or less; 2)90dBA above 35 mph. |
| 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: | 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 or $75,000 single limit)
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