| Motorcycle Laws In Minnesota |
| Safety
Helmet |
Required
by law under age 18, required for instructional permit holders |
| State
Funded Rider Ed |
Available
for all eligible applicants-required under age 18 |
| Eye
Protection |
Required
by law |
| 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 |
Single
earphone only |
| Periodic
Safety Inspection |
Required
by law - random |
| Mirror
Left(L) Right(R) |
One
required by law |
| Radar
Detector |
No
Restriction |
| Turn Signals |
Not
Required |
| Muffler |
Muffler
required. No modification to increase noise beyond the levels
stipulated (7030.1010). |
| Maximum
Sound Level |
Max
A-weighted sound level ranges from 80-90dBA measured at 50 feet
(Sec.7030.1050). |
| State
Insurance Requirements |
Compulsory
Liability (Minimum Limits)(30/60/10) |
| Handlebar
Height |
No
Restrictions. |
| 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.
- 169.974
-Motorcycle, motor scooter, motor bike. Table of contents for Chapter
169
(e) No person shall operate a motorcycle between lanes of moving or
stationary vehicles headed in the same direction, nor shall any person
drive a motorcycle abreast of or overtake or pass another vehicle
within the same traffic lane, except that motorcycles may, with the
consent of both drivers, be operated not more than two abreast in a
single traffic lane. |
| Lane
Splitting |
169.974
Motorcycle, motor scooter, motor bikeTable
of contents for Chapter 169
(e) No person shall operate a motorcycle between lanes of moving or
stationary vehicles headed in the same direction, nor shall any person
drive a motorcycle abreast of or overtake or pass another vehicle
within the same traffic lane, except that motorcycles may, with the
consent of both drivers, be operated not more than two abreast in a
single traffic lane. |
| Lemon Law
Coverage |
No;
Minnesota (MN) Lemon Law - Minnesota Statute 325F.665 NEW MOTOR VEHICLE
WARRANTIES; MANUFACTURER'S DUTY TO REPAIR, REFUND, OR REPLACE |
