Pennsylvania Motorcycle State Laws
| On Road Motorcycle Laws - Pennsylvania | |
| 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. |
| State Funded Rider Ed | Available for all eligible applicants |
| Eye Protection | Required by law |
| Daytime Use of Headlight | All motorcycles built after 1973 must have their headlights on during the day & night. |
| Passenger Seat | Required if carrying a passenger |
| Passenger Footrest | Required if carrying a passenger |
| Passenger Age Restriction | None |
| Helmet Speakers | To be used for communication purposes only (PA Code Title 75, Chapter 33, Section 3314. Prohibiting use of hearing impairment devices). |
| Periodic Safety Inspection | Required by law |
| Mirror Left(L) Right(R) | Two required by law for vehicles manufactured after 4/1/77 |
| Radar Detector | No Restriction |
| Turn Signals | Not Required |
| Muffler | Muffler required. |
| Maximum Sound Level | 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. |
| State Insurance Requirements | Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(15/30/5) |
| Handlebar Height | No restrictions |
| Rider-Education Waiver | Skill & Knowledge Test |
| Accept Motorcycle Endorsement From Other States | Yes |
| Motorcycles operating two abreast in same lane | Yes. ? 3523. Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic 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 | ? 3523. Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic (b) 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. |
| Off Road Motorcycle Laws - Pennsylvania | |
| Safety Helmet | Required by law |
| Eye Protection | Not Required |
| Minimum Operator Age | Under age 8 not allowed to operate an ATV |
| Rider Education Certification | Required if under 16 years of age |
| Operator License | Not Required |
| Headlight | Required after sunset |
| Taillight | Required after sunset |
| Muffler | Required by law |
| Maximum Sound Level | Sound level shall not exceed 99dba at 20 inches |
| Spark Arrestor | Not Required |
| Registration | Required by law |
| Vehicle Title | Required by law |
| Trails Program | Available |
Learn more: http://www.dmv.state.pa.us/
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