Delaware state motorcycle laws
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| Safety Helmet |
§ 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.
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| State Funded Rider Ed |
Available for all eligible applicants under age 18
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| Eye Protection |
Required by law |
| 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 |
| 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 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. |
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| 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 |
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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 |
Not referenced in Administrative Code or Statutes
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| Lane Splitting |
Not referenced in Administrative Code or Statutes |
| Lemon Law Coverage |
No. |
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| Off Road
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| Safety Helmet |
Required by law
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| Eye Protection |
Not Required |
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| Minimum Operator Age |
Under age 12 requires supervision by a person age 18 or above on public lands |
| Rider Education Certification |
Required by law
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| Operator License |
Not Required |
| Headlight |
Required after sunset |
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| Taillight |
Required after sunset |
| Muffler |
Required by law
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| Maximum Sound Level |
88dba at 60% maximum throttle at 50 feet |
| Spark Arrestor |
Required by law
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| Registration |
Required by law
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| Vehicle Title |
Not Required |
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| Trails Program |
Not Available |
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