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

Safety Helmet: Required by law
Eye Protection: Not Required
Passenger Age: No Restrictions
Helmet Speakers: No Restrictions
Mirrors: One required by law
Headlight: Modulating headlight permitted
Turn Signals: Required by law
Handlebars: Maximum of 15" above seat
Muffler: No acoustical criteria.
Noise Restrictions: No acoustical criteria.
Riding Two Abreast in Lane: All motorcycles are entitled to 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. This subsection shall not apply to motorcycles operated two abreast in a single lane.
Lane Splitting: The operator of a motorcycle shall not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken. (c) No person shall operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles.
Insurance: Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(20/40/10)

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 Some laws may have been changed or repealed and new laws may have be added.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.