Texas state motorcycle laws
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| Safety Helmet |
Required by law under age 21. Over age 21, riders are not required to wear a helmet with proof of successful completion of rider training or $10,000 of medical insurance covering injuries resulting from a motorcycle accident
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| State Funded Rider Ed |
Available for all eligible applicants-required under age 18
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| Eye Protection |
Not Required
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| Daytime Use of Headlight |
Required unless motorcycle is manufactured prior to 1975 |
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| Passenger Seat |
Required if carrying a passenger |
| 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) |
One required by law
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| Radar Detector |
No Restriction
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| Turn Signals |
Required if model year 1960 or newer. |
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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)(25/50/25)
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| Handlebar Height |
Maximum of 15" above seat - Required by inspection regulations - Texas Department of Public Safety
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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 |
Not referenced in Administrative Code or Statutes |
| Lane Splitting |
Not referenced in Administrative Code or Statutes |
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| Lemon Law Coverage |
Yes; Texas (TX) Department of Transportation
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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 |
Direct supervision of an adult if under the age of 14 |
| Rider Education Certification |
Required by law
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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 |
No Limit |
| Spark Arrestor |
Required by law
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| Registration |
Required by law
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| Vehicle Title |
Not Required |
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| Trails Program |
Not Available
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