| Motorcycle
Laws In Delaware |
| Safety
Helmet |
§
4185. Riding on motorcycles(b)
Every person operating or riding on a motorcycle shall have in that
person's possession a safety helmet approved by the Secretary of Safety
and Homeland Security (hereinafter "Secretary") through the Office of
Highway Safety and shall wear eye protection approved by the Secretary;
provided, however, that every person up to 19 years of age operating or
riding on a motorcycle shall wear a safety helmet and eye protection
approved by the Secretary. |
| State
Funded Rider Ed |
Available
for all eligible applicants under age 18 |
| Eye
Protection |
Required
by law |
| 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 |
Not
Required |
| Muffler |
Muffler
required, no cut-outs (Sec. 71-II-12. Exhaust System). |
| Maximum
Sound Level |
Maximum
allowable
A-weighted sound levels based on measurements taken at a distance of 50
ft from center lane of travel or 20" from exhaust outlet (Sec. 71-II-4.
Allowable Noise Levels): 1) Highway Operation less than
35mph--78-80dba; 2) Highway Operation above 35mph--82-84dba;
3)Stationary at 50ft 78-80dba; 4)Stationary at 20"--95dba. |
| State
Insurance Requirements |
Compulsory
Liability
(Minimum Limits)(15/30/10) - Insurance discount available for 3 years
following completion of rider education program. |
| Handlebar
Height |
Maximum
of 15" above seat |
| 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 |
Not
referenced in Administrative Code or Statutes |
| Lane
Splitting |
Not
referenced in Administrative Code or Statutes |
| Lemon
Law
Coverage |
No. |
