Idaho state motorcycle laws
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| Safety Helmet |
Required by law under age 18 |
| State Funded Rider Ed |
Available for all eligible applicants-required under age 21 |
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| Eye Protection |
No Restriction
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| 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 |
None |
| Mirror Left(L) Right(R) |
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, bypass or similar device. No modifications in a manner which amplifies or increases noise above that emitted by muffler originally installed (Title 49, Sec. 49-937). |
| Maximum Sound Level |
Maximum allowable A-weighted sound level measured at 20 feet is 92dBA. Exceeding this constitutes 'excessive' or 'unusual noise' (Title 49, Sec. 49-106). |
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| State Insurance Requirements |
Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(25/50/15) |
| Handlebar Height |
No Restrictions |
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| Rider-Education Waiver |
Skill 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 if age 17 or younger
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| 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 |
Required by law
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| Maximum Sound Level |
96dba - measured at 20 inches |
| Spark Arrestor |
Required by law
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| Registration |
Required by law
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| Vehicle Title |
Required by law |
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| Trails Program |
Available |
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