Kentucky state motorcycle laws
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| Safety Helmet |
Required for novice riders, under the age of 21 and required for instructional permit holders
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| State Funded Rider Ed |
Available for all eligible applicants |
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| Eye Protection |
Required by Law |
| Daytime Use of Headlight |
No Restriction
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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 |
Annual emmissions, 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 cut-outs. No modifications to increase noise beyond that emitted by the original muffler installed on the vehicle (Title 16, Sec. 189.140).
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| Maximum Sound Level |
No acoustical criteria. |
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| State Insurance Requirements |
Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(25/50/10 or $60,000 single limit) |
| Handlebar Height |
No Restrictions |
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| Rider-Education Waiver |
Skill Test |
| 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 16 can only operateif 90cc or less - Under age 12 can only operate if 70cc or less and direct parental supervision
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| 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 |
Not Required |
| Vehicle Title |
Not Required |
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| Trails Program |
Not Available |
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