| Motorcycle
Laws In Arizona |
| 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-annual emissions, some areas |
| Mirror
Left(L) Right(R) |
One
required by law |
| Radar
Detector |
No
Restriction |
| Turn Signals |
Not
Required |
| Muffler |
Muffler
required; no cutout, bypass or similar device (28-955.01, Motorcycles;
noise level equipment; unauthorized equipment). |
| Maximum
Sound Level |
Maximum
allowable
A-weighted sound levels based on measurements taken at a distance of 50
ft from center lane of travel (R17-4-61. Motorcycle Noise Limits):
Model Year/<=35mph/35-45mph/>45mph: Before
1972/84dba/88dba/88dba; 1972-1980/79dba/82dba/86dba; After
1980/76dba/80dba/83dba |
| State
Insurance Requirements |
Compulsory
Liability (Minimum Limits)(15/30/10) |
| Handlebar
Height |
28-964C.
Handlebars such that the hands of the operator are not above the
operator's shoulder height when the operator is sitting astride the
seat and the operator's hands are on the handlebar grips. |
| Rider-Education
Waiver |
Skill
& Knowledge Test |
| Accept
Motorcycle Endorsement From
Other States |
Yes |
| Accept
RiderEd Completion Card From
Other States |
Yes |
| Motorcycles
operating two abreast in
same lane |
Yes. 13
AAC 02.427
- Driving motorcycles and motor-driven cycles on roadways laned for
traffic (a) Motorcycles and motor-driven cycles may be driven upon a
lane of a roadway, and no motor vehicle may be driven so as to deprive
a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle of the full use of a lane. This
provision does not apply to motorcycles or motor-driven cycles driven
two abreast in a single lane by consent of both drivers; however, no
motorcycles or motor-driven cycles may be driven more than two abreast
in a single lane. |
| Lane
Splitting |
28-903.
Operation of motorcycle on laned roadway; exceptions
B. The operator of a motorcycle shall not overtake and pass in the same
lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken.
C. A person shall not operate a motorcycle between the lanes of traffic
or between adjacent rows of vehicles. |
| Lemon Law
Coverage |
Yes;
Arizona Revised Statutes §§ 44-1262 |
