Illinois state motorcycle laws
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| Safety Helmet |
Not Required
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| State Funded Rider Ed |
Available for all eligible applicants-required under 18 |
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| Eye Protection |
Required by law unless equipped with windscreen |
| Daytime Use of Headlight |
Required by law-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 |
For Communication Only
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| Periodic Safety Inspection |
None |
| 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. Not modified to amplify or increase noise above that emitted by muffler originally installed (Sec. 902-101). |
| Maximum Sound Level |
Maximum allowable A-weighted sound levels based on measurements taken at a distance of 50 feet (Sec. 902.122): 80-82dBA at less than 35mph; 86dBA at more than 35mph. |
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| State Insurance Requirements |
Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(20/40/15) |
| Handlebar Height |
Handgrips below shoulder height |
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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 |
No |
| Motorcycles operating two abreast in same lane |
Not referenced in Administrative Code or Statutes |
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| Lane Splitting |
Not permitted; reference ILCS and
Not permitted; reference ILCS
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| Lemon Law Coverage |
Yes; Illinois (IL) Lemon Law Statutes - BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS
(815 ILCS 380/) New Vehicle Buyer Protection Act.
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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 |
Not Required |
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| Maximum Sound Level |
No Limit |
| Spark Arrestor |
Not Required |
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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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