Minnesota Motorcycle Laws - View All States Motorcycle Laws
We have put together a simple list of the primary Minnesota state motorcycle laws to help you when traveling through Minnesota on a motorcycle. These Minnesota motorcycle laws where confirmed accurate as of the time of publishing and are provided to you as a reference only. For Minnesota's complete motorcycle laws, please visit the Minnesota state Motor Vehicle website.

Safety Helmet: Required by law under age 18, required for instructional permit holders
Eye Protection: Required by law
Passenger Age: No Restriction
Helmet Speakers: Single earphone only
Mirrors: One required by law
Headlight: Daytime headlight required. Modulating headlight permitted.
Turn Signals: Not Required
Handlebars: No Restrictions
Muffler: Muffler required. No modification to increase noise beyond the levels stipulated (7030.1010).
Noise Restrictions: Max A-weighted sound level ranges from 80-90dBA measured at 50 feet (Sec.7030.1050).
Riding Two Abreast in Lane: o person shall operate a motorcycle between lanes of moving or stationary vehicles headed in the same direction, nor shall any person drive a motorcycle abreast of or overtake or pass another vehicle within the same traffic lane, except that motorcycles may, with the consent of both drivers, be operated not more than two abreast in a single traffic lane.
Lane Splitting: No person shall operate a motorcycle between lanes of moving or stationary vehicles headed in the same direction, nor shall any person drive a motorcycle abreast of or overtake or pass another vehicle within the same traffic lane, except that motorcycles may, with the consent of both drivers, be operated not more than two abreast in a single traffic lane.
Insurance: Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(30/60/10)

These state motorcycle laws very verified as current at the time they were published on this page. Some laws may have been changed or repealed and new laws may have be added. Check with state and/or local authorities for the most up to date laws and regulations.