Rhode Island state motorcycle laws
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| Safety Helmet |
Required by law under age 21 and novice riders, required for passengers |
| State Funded Rider Ed |
Available for all eligible applicants-required for first-time applicants |
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| Eye Protection |
Required by law |
| Daytime Use of Headlight |
No Restriction
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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 |
Prohibited to use or possess |
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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 |
Not Required
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| Muffler |
Muffler required. |
| Maximum Sound Level |
Max A-weighted sound level as measured at 50 feet (Title 31, Chapter 45 31-45-1): 1)86dBA at 35 mph or less; 2)90dBA above 35 mph. |
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| State Insurance Requirements |
Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(25/50/25 or $75,000 single limit) |
| Handlebar Height |
Maximum of 15" above seat |
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| Rider-Education Waiver |
No |
| Accept Motorcycle Endorsement From Other States |
No |
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| Motorcycles operating two abreast in same lane |
Yes.
265:121 Driving Motorcycles on Roadways Laned for Traffic
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.
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| 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.
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| Lemon Law Coverage |
Yes; Rhode Island (RI) Consumer Enforcement of Motor Vehicle Warranties - Chapter 31-5.2 of Rhode Island Code
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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 |
No Restriction |
| Rider Education Certification |
Not Required |
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| Operator License |
Not Required |
| Headlight |
When required for safety |
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| Taillight |
When required for safety |
| Muffler |
Required by law
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| Maximum Sound Level |
No Limit |
| Spark Arrestor |
Not Required |
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| Registration |
Required by law
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| Vehicle Title |
Not Required |
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| Trails Program |
Not Available |
| Safety Training |
Required under age 16 |
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