| Motorcycle Laws In Kentucky |
| Safety
Helmet |
Required
for novice riders, under the age of 21 and required for instructional
permit holders |
| State
Funded Rider Ed |
Available
for all eligible applicants |
| Eye
Protection |
Required
by Law |
| Daytime Use
of Headlight |
No
Restriction |
| 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 |
Annual
emmissions, some areas |
| Mirror
Left(L) Right(R) |
One
required by law |
| Radar
Detector |
No
Restriction |
| Turn Signals |
Not
Required |
| Muffler |
Muffler
required. No
cut-outs. No modifications to increase noise beyond that emitted by the
original muffler installed on the vehicle (Title 16, Sec. 189.140). |
| Maximum
Sound Level |
No
acoustical criteria. |
| State
Insurance Requirements |
Compulsory
Liability (Minimum Limits)(25/50/10 or $60,000 single limit) |
| Handlebar
Height |
No
Restrictions |
| Rider-Education
Waiver |
Skill
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. |
