| Motorcycle Laws In Massachusetts |
| Safety
Helmet |
Required
by law |
| State
Funded Rider Ed |
Available
for all eligible applicants |
| Eye
Protection |
Required
by law for instructional permit holders 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 |
Prohibited
to use or possess |
| Periodic
Safety Inspection |
Required
by law |
| Mirror
Left(L) Right(R) |
One
required by law |
| Radar
Detector |
No
Restriction |
| Turn Signals |
Required
by law |
| Muffler |
Mufflers
required. |
| Maximum
Sound Level |
Maximum
allowable
A-weighted sound levels as measured from 50 feet (Chapter 90, Sec. 7T):
82dBA at 45mph or less; 86dBA over 45mph.
Stationary noise levels: Motorcycles required to be registered for
operation on the ways of the commonwealth shall not exceed the
following noise levels when operated at 1/2 redline speed--99dBA
manufactured after 1/1/86--102dBA manufactured before 1/1/86 (540 CMR
3:00) |
| State
Insurance Requirements |
Compulsory
Liability (Minimum Limits)(20/40/1) |
| 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 |
N/A |
| Motorcycles
operating two abreast in
same lane |
Yes. Chapter
89: Section 4A
- Driving vehicles in a single lane; motorcycles, riding and passing
Section 4A. The operators of motorcycles shall not ride abreast of more
than one other motorcycle, shall ride single file when passing, and
shall not pass any other motor vehicle within the same lane, except
another motorcycle. |
| Lane
Splitting |
CHAPTER
89. LAW OF THE ROADChapter
89: Section 4A Driving vehicles in a single lane; motorcycles, riding
and passing
Section 4A. The operators of motorcycles shall not ride abreast of more
than one other motorcycle, shall ride single file when passing, and
shall not pass any other motor vehicle within the same lane, except
another motorcycle. |
| Lemon Law
Coverage |
Yes;
Massachusetts (MA) Lemon Law - PART I. ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT
TITLE XIV. PUBLIC WAYS AND WORKS - Chapter 90: Section 7N¼ -
Express warranty by dealer of used motor vehicle; issuance; consumer's
rights and remedies. |
