| Motorcycle Laws In Illinois |
| Safety
Helmet |
Not
Required |
| State
Funded Rider Ed |
Available
for all eligible applicants-required under 18 |
| Eye
Protection |
Required
by law unless equipped with windscreen |
| Daytime Use
of Headlight |
Required
by law-modulating headlight permitted |
| Passenger
Seat |
Required
if carrying a passenger |
| Passenger
Footrest |
Required
if carrying a passenger |
| Passenger
Age Restriction |
None |
| Helmet
Speakers |
For
Communication Only |
| Periodic
Safety Inspection |
None |
| Mirror
Left(L) Right(R) |
One
required by law |
| Radar
Detector |
No
Restriction |
| Turn Signals |
Not
Required |
| Muffler |
Muffler
required. Not modified to amplify or increase noise above that emitted
by muffler originally installed (Sec. 902-101). |
| Maximum
Sound Level |
Maximum
allowable
A-weighted sound levels based on measurements taken at a distance of 50
feet (Sec. 902.122): 80-82dBA at less than 35mph; 86dBA at more than
35mph. |
| State
Insurance Requirements |
Compulsory
Liability (Minimum Limits)(20/40/15) |
| Handlebar
Height |
Handgrips
below shoulder height |
| Rider-Education
Waiver |
Skill
& Knowledge Test |
| Accept
Motorcycle Endorsement From
Other States |
Yes |
| Accept
RiderEd Completion Card From
Other States |
No |
| Motorcycles
operating two abreast in
same lane |
Not
referenced in Administrative Code or Statutes |
| Lane
Splitting |
Not
permitted; reference ILCS and Not
permitted; reference ILCS |
| Lemon Law
Coverage |
Yes;
Illinois (IL) Lemon Law Statutes - BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS
(815 ILCS 380/) New Vehicle Buyer Protection Act. |
