| Motorcycle Laws In Indiana |
| Safety
Helmet |
Required
by law under age 18, required for instructional permit holders |
| State
Funded Rider Ed |
Available
for all eligible applicants |
| Eye
Protection |
Required
by law under age 18 |
| Daytime Use
of Headlight |
Required
by law-modulating headlight permitted, required for vehicles
manufactured after 1/1/56 |
| 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 |
Not
Required |
| Mirror
Left(L) Right(R) |
Sec.
2.5. A motorcycle
manufactured on January 1, 1956, or after this date is required to be
equipped with the following devices:
(1) A rear view mirror.
(2) A speedometer.
(3) Mechanical or electric turn signals.
Link to Statute: -Chapter
7. Motorcycle Equipment- |
| Radar
Detector |
No
Restriction |
| Turn Signals |
Sec.
2.5. A motorcycle
manufactured on January 1, 1956, or after this date is required to be
equipped with the following devices:
(1) A rear view mirror.
(2) A speedometer.
(3) Mechanical or electric turn signals.
Link to Statute: -Chapter
7. Motorcycle Equipment- |
| Muffler |
No
acoustical criteria. |
| Maximum
Sound Level |
No
acoustical criteria. |
| State
Insurance Requirements |
Compulsory
Liability (Minimum Limits)(25/50/10) |
| Handlebar
Height |
Maximum
of 15" above seat |
| Rider-Education
Waiver |
Skill
Test |
| Accept
Motorcycle Endorsement From
Other States |
Yes |
| Accept
RiderEd Completion Card From
Other States |
Yes,
with certain restrictions. |
| Motorcycles
operating two abreast in
same lane |
Yes. 9-21-10-6
- Traffic lanes; restrictions on use: Motorcycles may, with the consent
of both persons who operate the motorcycles, be operated with not more
than two (2) abreast in a single traffic lane. As added by P.L.2-1991,
SEC.9. |
| Lane
Splitting |
9-21-10-6
Traffic lanes; restrictions on useSec.
6. A motorcycle is entitled to the full use of a traffic lane and a
vehicle may not be driven or operated in a manner that deprives another
vehicle of the full use of a traffic lane. |
| Lemon Law
Coverage |
No. |
