Maine state motorcycle laws
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| Safety Helmet |
Required by law for those under age 18; or operating under a learner's permit; or operating less than one year with license/endorsement; or as a passenger of an operator required to wear protective headgear
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| State Funded Rider Ed |
Available for all eligible applicants-required for first-time applicants
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| Eye Protection |
No Restriction
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| Daytime Use of Headlight |
Required by law |
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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 |
Required if manufactured in 1974 and after
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| Muffler |
No acoustical criteria. |
| Maximum Sound Level |
No acoustical criteria. |
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| State Insurance Requirements |
Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(50/100/25 & $1,000/person for medical payments) |
| Handlebar Height |
Handgrips below shoulder height |
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| Rider-Education Waiver |
No |
| 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 |
Yes.
§2062 - Motorcycles
Lane use; motorcycles and mopeds. An operator of a motorcycle other than a moped may fully use a lane. More than 2 motorcycles may not be operated abreast within the same lane.
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| Lane Splitting |
§2062. Motorcycles
6. Between lines. A person may not operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles. |
| Lemon Law Coverage |
Yes; Maine (ME) Lemon Law - Chapter 7 of the Consumer Law Guide -
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| Off Road
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| Safety Helmet |
Required under age 18 |
| Eye Protection |
Not Required |
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| Minimum Operator Age |
Must be supervised by a licensed adult if under age 15. Not allowed on public land if under age 10 |
| Rider Education Certification |
Required if under 16 years of age |
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| Operator License |
Not Required |
| Headlight |
Required for ATV's only |
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| Taillight |
Required for ATV's only |
| Muffler |
Required by law
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| Maximum Sound Level |
96dba measured at 20 inches
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| 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 |
Available |
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