Arizona state motorcycle laws
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| Safety Helmet |
Required by law under age 18 |
| State Funded Rider Ed |
Available for all eligible applicants |
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| Eye Protection |
Required by law unless equipped with windscreen |
| Daytime Use of Headlight |
Modulating headlight permitted |
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| Passenger Seat |
Required if carrying a passenger |
| Passenger Footrest |
Required if carrying a passenger |
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| Passenger Age Restriction |
None |
| Helmet Speakers |
No Restrictions
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| Periodic Safety Inspection |
Required by law-annual emissions, some areas |
| 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 |
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
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| 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.
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| Rider-Education Waiver |
Skill & Knowledge Test
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| Accept Motorcycle Endorsement From Other States |
Yes |
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| Lemon Law Coverage |
Yes; Arizona Revised Statutes §§ 44-1262
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| Off Road
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| Safety Helmet |
Required if under age 18
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| Eye Protection |
Required if under age 18
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| Minimum Operator Age |
No Restriction |
| Rider Education Certification |
Voluntary |
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| Operator License |
Not Required |
| Headlight |
Not Required |
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| Taillight |
Not Required |
| Muffler |
Required by law
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| Maximum Sound Level |
No Limit |
| Spark Arrestor |
Required on State & Federal lands |
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| Registration |
Required by law |
| Vehicle Title |
Required by law
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| Trails Program |
Available |
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