Mississippi state motorcycle laws
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| Safety Helmet |
Required by law |
| State Funded Rider Ed |
Not Available
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| Eye Protection |
Not Required
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| Daytime Use of Headlight |
No Restriction
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| Passenger Seat |
Not Required
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| Passenger Footrest |
Not Required
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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) |
None Required
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| Radar Detector |
No Restriction
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| Turn Signals |
Not Required
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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)(10/20/5) |
| Handlebar Height |
Maximum of 10" above fasten point - Required by inspection regulations |
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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 |
N/A |
| 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
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| Lemon Law Coverage |
No; Mississippi (MS) Lemon Law - Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act [Sections 63-17-151 through 63-17-165, MS Code]
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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 |
Not Required |
| Vehicle Title |
Not Required |
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| Trails Program |
Not Available |
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