Yes.
(a)Title 32: Section 32-5A-242 Operating motorcycles on roadways
laned for traffic. 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.
Muffler required; no
cutout, bypass or similar device (28-955.01, Motorcycles;
noise level equipment; unauthorized equipment).
Maximum
Sound Level
Maximum allowable
A-weighted sound levels based on measurements taken at a
distance of 50 ft from center lane of travel (R17-4-61.
Motorcycle Noise Limits): Model
Year/<=35mph/35-45mph/>45mph: Before 1972/84dba/88dba/88dba;
1972-1980/79dba/82dba/86dba; After 1980/76dba/80dba/83dba
State
Insurance Requirements
Compulsory Liability
(Minimum Limits)(15/30/10)
Handlebar
Height
28-964C. Handlebars such that the hands of the operator
are not above the operator's shoulder height when the
operator is sitting astride the seat and the operator's
hands are on the handlebar grips.
Rider-Education Waiver
Skill & Knowledge Test
Accept
Motorcycle Endorsement From Other States
Yes
Accept
RiderEd Completion Card From Other States
Yes
Motorcycles
operating two abreast in same lane
Yes.
13 AAC 02.427 - Driving motorcycles and motor-driven
cycles on roadways laned for traffic (a) Motorcycles and
motor-driven cycles may be driven upon a lane of a roadway,
and no motor vehicle may be driven so as to deprive a
motorcycle or motor-driven cycle of the full use of a lane.
This provision does not apply to motorcycles or motor-driven
cycles driven two abreast in a single lane by consent of
both drivers; however, no motorcycles or motor-driven cycles
may be driven more than two abreast in a single lane.
Lane
Splitting
28-903. Operation of motorcycle on laned roadway; exceptions
B. The operator of a motorcycle shall not overtake and pass
in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken. C.
A person shall not operate a motorcycle between the lanes of
traffic or between adjacent rows of vehicles.
Available for all eligible
applicants - required under age 21
Eye Protection
Not Required
Daytime Use of
Headlight
Required by law-modulating
headlight permitted, required for vehicles manufactured during
or after 1978
Passenger Seat
Required if carrying a
passenger
Passenger
Footrest
Required if carrying a
passenger
Passenger Age
Restriction
None
Helmet Speakers
Single earphone only
Periodic Safety
Inspection
Required by law - random
Mirror Left(L)
Right(R)
One required by law
Radar Detector
No Restriction
Turn Signals
Required by law
Muffler
Muffler required. No muffler or
exhaust system shall be equipped with a cutout, bypass or
similar device (27150. Adequate Muffler Required).
Maximum Sound
Level
Maximum allowable A-weighted
sound levels based on measurements taken at a distance of 50 ft
from center lane of travel:1)Pre-1970..92dba; 2) After 1969, and
before 1973...88dba; 3) After 1972, and before 1975...86dba; 4)
After 1974, and before 1986...83dba; 5) After 1985...80dba
(27201-27202. Motorcycle Limits).
State Insurance
Requirements
Compulsory Liability (Minimum
Limits)(15/30/5) - Financial responsibility requried. A driver
involved in an accident who fails to prove existence of
financial responsibility at time of accident shall have driver's
license suspended for 1 year.
Handlebar Height
A person shall not drive a
two-wheel motorcycle that is equipped with handlebars so
positioned that the hands of the driver, when upon the grips,
are more than six inches above his or her shoulder height when
sitting astride the seat.
Earplugs
No Restriction.
Rider-Education
Waiver
Skill Test
Accept
Motorcycle Endorsement From Other States
Yes
Accept RiderEd
Completion Card From Other States
No
Motorcycles
operating two abreast in same lane
Not referenced in
Administrative Code or Statutes
Lane Splitting
Not referenced in
Administrative Code or Statutes
Off Road
Safety Helmet
Required by law for ATV's only
- Not enforced for Off-Road motorcycles unless riding on State
or Federal Land - (each agency has the flexibility to enforce or
not enforce the helmet law on their land.
Eye Protection
Not Required
Minimum Operator
Age
Operator must be able to reach
all controls. Safety Certificate required under age 18 for ATV's
only.
Required by law for age 18 and under,
including passengers. Effective July 1, 2007
State Funded Rider Ed
Available for all eligible applicants
Eye Protection
Required by law
Daytime Use of Headlight
Modulating headlight permitted
Passenger Seat
Required if carrying a passenger
Passenger Footrest
Required if carrying a passenger
Passenger Age Restriction
None
Helmet Speakers
No restrictions
Periodic Safety Inspection
Required by law - random
Mirror Left(L) Right(R)
One required by law
Radar Detector
No Restriction
Turn Signals
Not required
Muffler
Required.
Maximum Sound Level
Maximum allowable A-weighted sound levels
based on measurements taken at a distance of 50 ft from center lane of
travel, local authorities may adopt following: 1)Manufactured before
1/1/73--88dba at 35mph or less; 90dba at 35 to 55mph; 2) Manufactured after
1/1/73--86dba at 35mph or less; 90dba at 35 to 55 mph (25-12-107. Powers of
Local Authorities).
State Insurance Requirements
Compulsory Liability (Minimum
Limits)(25/50/15)
Handlebar Height
No Restrictions
Rider-Education Waiver
Skill & Knowledge Test
Accept Motorcycle
Endorsement From Other States
Yes
Accept RiderEd Completion
Card From Other States
Yes
Motorcycles operating two
abreast in same lane
Yes.
42-4-1503 - Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic. All
motorcycles are entitled to full use of a traffic lane, and no motor vehicle
shall be driven in such a manner as to deprive any motorcycle of the full
use of a traffic lane. This subsection (1) shall not apply to motorcycles
operated two abreast in a single lane.
Lane Splitting
42-4-1503. Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic (2) The
operator of a motorcycle shall not overtake or pass in the same lane
occupied by the vehicle being overtaken. (3) No person shall operate a
motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of
vehicles.
Lemon Law Coverage
No.
Off Road
Safety Helmet
Not Required
Eye Protection
Not Required
Minimum Operator Age
10 years of age and younger are prohibited
from operating an OHV on Public Roads.
Required by law under age 18,
required for instructional permit holders
State Funded
Rider Ed
Available for all eligible
applicants, required under age 18
Eye Protection
Required by law unless equipped
with windscreen
Daytime Use of
Headlight
Required by law-modulating
headlight permitted, required for vehicles manufactured during
or after 1980
Passenger Seat
Required if carrying a
passenger
Passenger
Footrest
Required if carrying a
passenger
Passenger Age
Restriction
None
Helmet Speakers
No restrictions
Periodic Safety
Inspection
Required by law - random
Mirror Left(L)
Right(R)
One required by law
Radar Detector
No restriction
Turn Signals
Not required
Muffler
Muffler required, baffles
required, no cut-outs or straight pipes (Sec. 14-80. Mechanical
Equipment).
Maximum Sound
Level
Maximum allowable A-weighted
sound levels based on measurements taken at a distance of 50 ft
from center lane of travel (Sec. 14-80a. Maximum Noise Levels):
Model Year/<=35mph/>35mph-- Before 1/1/1975/82dba/86dba; On or
after 1/1/1975/80dba/84dba (Sec. 14-80a-3. General Noise
Limits).
State Insurance
Requirements
Compulsory Liability (Minimum
Limits)(20/40/10) - 10% insurance discount for graduates of
motorcycle rider education program.
Handlebar Height
Maximum of 15" above seat
Rider-Education
Waiver
Skill Test
Accept
Motorcycle Endorsement From Other States
Yes
Accept RiderEd
Completion Card From Other States
No
Motorcycles
operating two abreast in same lane
Yes.
Sec. 14-289b - Operation of motorcycles. The operator of a
motorcycle shall be entitled to the full use of any single
traffic lane, but the operation of more than two motorcycles
abreast in any single traffic lane is prohibited.
Lane Splitting
Sec. 14-289b. Operation of motorcycles (b) The operator of a
motorcycle shall not (1) overtake and pass, in the same single
traffic lane occupied by such motorcycle, any motor vehicle
other than a motorcycle or (2) operate a motorcycle between
lanes of traffic.
Off Road
Safety Helmet
Not Required
Eye Protection
Not Required
Minimum Operator
Age
Not allowed under 12 years of
age. Direct supervision of a person less that 16 and at least 12
required by a person who is 18 and properly licensed.
Rider Education
Certification
Required under age 18
Operator License
Not Required
Headlight
Not required on a machine of
90cc or less and cannot be operated after dark
Taillight
Not required on a machine of
90cc or less and cannot be operated after dark
§ 4185. Riding on motorcycles (b) Every person operating or
riding on a motorcycle shall have in that person's possession a
safety helmet approved by the Secretary of Safety and Homeland
Security (hereinafter "Secretary") through the Office of Highway
Safety and shall wear eye protection approved by the Secretary;
provided, however, that every person up to 19 years of age
operating or riding on a motorcycle shall wear a safety helmet
and eye protection approved by the Secretary.
State Funded
Rider Ed
Available for all eligible
applicants under age 18
Eye Protection
Required by law
Daytime Use of
Headlight
Modulating headlight permitted
Passenger Seat
Required if carrying a
passenger
Passenger
Footrest
Required if carrying a
passenger
Passenger Age
Restriction
None
Helmet Speakers
No Restrictions
Periodic Safety
Inspection
Required by law
Mirror Left(L)
Right(R)
One required by law
Radar Detector
No Restriction
Turn Signals
Not Required
Muffler
Muffler required, no cut-outs
(Sec. 71-II-12. Exhaust System).
Maximum Sound
Level
Maximum allowable A-weighted
sound levels based on measurements taken at a distance of 50 ft
from center lane of travel or 20" from exhaust outlet (Sec.
71-II-4. Allowable Noise Levels): 1) Highway Operation less than
35mph--78-80dba; 2) Highway Operation above 35mph--82-84dba;
3)Stationary at 50ft 78-80dba; 4)Stationary at 20"--95dba.
State Insurance
Requirements
Compulsory Liability (Minimum
Limits)(15/30/10) - Insurance discount available for 3 years
following completion of rider education program.
Handlebar Height
Maximum of 15" above seat
Rider-Education
Waiver
Skill & Knowledge Test
Accept
Motorcycle Endorsement From Other States
Yes
Accept RiderEd
Completion Card From Other States
Yes
Motorcycles
operating two abreast in same lane
Not referenced in
Administrative Code or Statutes
Lane Splitting
Not referenced in
Administrative Code or Statutes
Off Road
Safety Helmet
Required by law
Eye Protection
Not Required
Minimum Operator
Age
Under age 12 requires
supervision by a person age 18 or above on public lands
No person shall modify or alter
the exhaust system of a motor vehicle or motorcycle in a manner
which will amplify or increase the noise emitted by the vehicle
above the limits set forth in section b (see Maximum Sound
Level).
Maximum Sound
Level
Maximum allowable A-weighted
sound level based on measurements takent at a distance of 50
feet from center line of travel: 1)less than 35 mph--82 dBA 2)
over 35 mph--86dBA.
State Insurance
Requirements
Compulsory Liability (Minimum
Limits)(25/50/10)
Handlebar Height
Maximum of 15" above seat -
Required by inspection regulations
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