Alabama state motorcycle laws
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| Safety Helmet |
Required by law |
| Eye Protection |
Not Required
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| Daytime Use of Headlight |
Modulating headlight permitted |
| Passenger Seat |
Required if carrying a passenger |
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| Passenger Footrest |
Required if carrying a passenger |
| Passenger Age Restriction |
None |
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| Helmet Speakers |
No Restrictions
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| Periodic Safety Inspection |
None |
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| Mirror Left(L) Right(R) |
One required by law
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| Radar Detector |
No Restriction
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| Turn Signals |
Not Required
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| Muffler |
No acoustical criteria. |
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| Maximum Sound Level |
No acoustical criteria. |
| State Insurance Requirements |
Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(20/40/10) |
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| Handlebar Height |
Maximum of 15" above seat |
| Rider-Education Waiver |
No |
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| Accept Motorcycle Endorsement From Other States |
N/A |
| Accept RiderEd Completion Card From Other States |
No |
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| Motorcycles operating two abreast in same lane |
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.
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| Lane Splitting |
Title 32: Section 32-5A-242 Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic
(b) 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.
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| Lemon Law Coverage |
Yes; Alabama Code Section 8-20A - Title 8: COMMERCIAL LAW AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
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| Off Road
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| Safety Helmet |
Not Required |
| Eye Protection |
Not Required |
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| Minimum Operator Age |
No Restriction |
| Rider Education Certification |
Not Required |
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| Operator License |
Not Required |
| Headlight |
Not Required |
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| Taillight |
Not Required |
| Muffler |
No acoustical criteria. |
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| Maximum Sound Level |
No acoustical criteria.
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| Spark Arrestor |
Not Required |
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| Registration |
Not Required |
| Vehicle Title |
Not Required |
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| Trails Program |
Not Available |
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