Ohio state motorcycle laws
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| Safety Helmet |
Required by law for novice riders, required under age 18 |
| 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 |
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 |
Required if manufactured in 1968 and after |
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| Muffler |
Muffler required. |
| Maximum Sound Level |
Counties and Townships may adopt regulations that establish Max A-weighted sound level based on measurement at a distance not less than 50 feet from center line of travel (Title 45, 4513.221): 1)82dBA at 35 mph or less; 2)86dBA at more than 35 mph.
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| State Insurance Requirements |
Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(12.5/25/7.5) |
| 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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| Motorcycles operating two abreast in same lane |
§ 4511.55. Riding bicycles; motorcycles abreast
Persons riding bicycles or motorcycles upon a roadway shall ride not more than two abreast in a single lane, except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles or motorcycles.
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| Lane Splitting |
Not referenced in Administrative Code or Statutes |
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| Lemon Law Coverage |
Yes; PDF - Ohio (OH) Sections 1345.71 to 1345.78 of the Revised 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 |
Direct supervision of a person less that 16 and at least 12 required by a person who is 18 and properly licensed |
| Rider Education Certification |
Not Required |
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| Operator License |
Required by law
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| Headlight |
Required after sunset |
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| Taillight |
Required after sunset |
| Muffler |
Required by law
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| Maximum Sound Level |
If manufactured after 1/1/06 - 96dBA @ 20 inches
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| Spark Arrestor |
Not Required |
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| Registration |
Required by law
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| Vehicle Title |
Required by law
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| Trails Program |
Not Available |
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