Maryland state motorcycle laws
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| Safety Helmet |
Required by law |
| State Funded Rider Ed |
Available for all eligible applicants-required under age 18 |
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| Eye Protection |
Required by law unless equipped with windscreen |
| 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 |
Single earphone only |
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| Periodic Safety Inspection |
Required by law-upon title transfer |
| Mirror Left(L) Right(R) |
Two required by law
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| Radar Detector |
No Restriction
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| Turn Signals |
Not required per § 22-206(b)(1)
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| Muffler |
Muffler required. |
| Maximum Sound Level |
Maximum allowable A-weighted sound levels based on measurement distance of 50 feet (Sec. 11.14.07.04): 1)After 7/1/75 82-86dBA 2)after 1/1/79 78-82dBA. |
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| State Insurance Requirements |
Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(20/40/10) |
| Handlebar Height |
Maximum of 15" above seat |
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| Earplugs |
Prohibited by law with the exception of: "Custom Made Earplugs"
Refer to: Sectioni 21-1120 of the Maryland Code of Laws. |
| Rider-Education Waiver |
Skill & Knowledge Test |
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| Accept Motorcycle Endorsement From Other States |
Yes |
| Accept RiderEd Completion Card From Other States |
No |
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| Motorcycles operating two abreast in same lane |
Yes.
§ 21-1303 - Operating on laned roadways
Motorcycles not to be driven more than two abreast.- Motorcycles may not be operated more than two abreast in a single lane.
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| Lane Splitting |
§ 21-1303. Operating on laned roadways
(c) Overtaking and passing.- The operator of a motorcycle may not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken
(d) Driving between lanes of traffic prohibited.- A person may not operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles |
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| Lemon Law Coverage |
Yes; Maryland (MD) Lemon Law - Sections 14-1501 - 12-1504 of the Commercial Law Articles - § 14-1502 - |
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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 |
Not allowed under 12 years of age on public lands - Must have operator's license or learners permit
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| Rider Education Certification |
Not Required |
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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 |
84dba measured at 50 feet |
| Spark Arrestor |
Not Required |
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| Registration |
Required by law
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| Vehicle Title |
Not Required |
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| Trails Program |
Available |
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