Michigan 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, required at speeds over 35 mph |
| 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 |
Required by law - random |
| 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. |
| Maximum Sound Level |
Maximum allowable A-weighed sound levels as measured from 50 feet (Sec. 257.707c): 86dBA at speed over 35mph; 82dBA at speed less than 35mph; 95dBA under stationary run-up test at 75 inches. |
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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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| Rider-Education Waiver |
Skill Test |
| 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 |
Yes.
Sec. 660 -(1) A person operating a bicycle, electric personal assistive mobility device, low-speed vehicle, or moped upon a roadway shall ride as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable, exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction. A motorcycle is entitled to full use of a lane and a motor vehicle shall not be driven in such a manner as to deprive a motorcycle of the full use of a lane. This subsection shall not apply to motorcycles operated 2 abreast in a single lane.
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| Lane Splitting |
257.660
(4) A person operating a motorcycle, moped, low-speed vehicle, electric personal assistive mobility device, or bicycle shall not pass between lines of traffic, but may pass on the left of traffic moving in his or her direction in the case of a 2-way street, or on the left or right of traffic in the case of a 1-way street, in an unoccupied lane."
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| Lemon Law Coverage |
No; Michigan (MI) Lemon Law - Michigan Compiled Laws -
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| Off Road
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| Safety Helmet |
Required by law
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| Eye Protection |
Required by law
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| Minimum Operator Age |
Under 16 years of age cannot operate a three-wheeled ATV - Direct supervision of a person 18 or older if under 16 - Under age 10 not allowed to operate 4-wheel ATV |
| Rider Education Certification |
Required if under 16 years of age |
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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 |
94dba 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 |
Required by law
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| Trails Program |
Available |
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