New Hampshire state motorcycle laws

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Safety Helmet Required by law under age 18
State Funded Rider Ed Available for all eligible applicants
Eye Protection Required by law unless equipped with windscreen
Daytime Use of Headlight Modulating headlight permitted
Passenger Seat Required if carrying a passenger
Passenger Footrest Required if carrying a passenger
Passenger Age Restriction None
Helmet Speakers No Restrictions
Periodic Safety Inspection Required by law
Mirror Left(L) Right(R) One required by law
Radar Detector No Restriction
Turn Signals CHAPTER 266 EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES - 266:42 - Required by law unless manufactured prior to January 1, 1973.
Muffler Muffler required.
Maximum Sound Level Max sound level of no more than 106dBA when measured 20 inches from the exhaust pipe at a 45 degree angle (Title 21, Chapter 266:59-a)
State Insurance Requirements Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(25/50/25) - Financial responsibility required. Persons under 18 must show proof of insurance when applying for driver's license.
Handlebar Height Handle bar grips cannot be higher than the shoulder level of the driver when in the seat or saddle.
Rider-Education Waiver Skill Test
Accept Motorcycle Endorsement From Other States Yes
Accept RiderEd Completion Card From Other States N/A
Motorcycles operating two abreast in same lane Yes. 265:121 - Driving Motorcycles on Roadways Laned for Traffic. – I. All motorcycles are entitled to the full use of a lane and no motor vehicle shall be driven in such a manner as to deprive any motorcycle of the full use of a lane; provided, however, that 2 motorcycles may ride abreast in a single lane.
Lane Splitting 265:121 Driving Motorcycles on Roadways Laned for Traffic II. The driver of a motorcycle shall not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken. III. No person shall drive a motorcycle on a roadway between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles.
Lemon Law Coverage Yes (except mopeds); New Hampshire (NH) New Motor Vehicle Arbitration, Title 31 - Chapter 357D
Off Road
Safety Helmet Required under age 18
Eye Protection Required under age 18
Minimum Operator Age Under age 14 must be accompanied by a licensed adult over 18
Rider Education Certification Required if 12 year of age and not licensed
Operator License Over 12 must have safety certificate or drivers license
Headlight Required after sunset
Taillight Required after sunset
Muffler Required by law
Maximum Sound Level 96dba @ 20 inches
Spark Arrestor Required by law
Registration Required by law - Refer to this link: Laws Digest
Vehicle Title Not Required
Trails Program Available