| Motorcycle Laws In Pennsylvania |
| Safety
Helmet |
(Effective
September 4,
2003) Helmet optional for a person 21 years of age or older who either
have been licensed to operate a motorcycle for not less than two full
calendar years or have completed a motorcycle rider safety course
approved by the department or the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. The
passenger of a person exempt under this subsection, if the passenger is
21 years of age or older. |
| State
Funded Rider Ed |
Available
for all eligible applicants |
| Eye
Protection |
Required
by law |
| Daytime Use
of Headlight |
All
motorcycles built after 1973 must have their headlights on during the
day & night. |
| Passenger
Seat |
Required
if carrying a passenger |
| Passenger
Footrest |
Required
if carrying a passenger |
| Passenger
Age Restriction |
None |
| Helmet
Speakers |
To be
used for
communication purposes only (PA Code Title 75, Chapter 33, Section
3314. Prohibiting use of hearing impairment devices). |
| Periodic
Safety Inspection |
Required
by law |
| Mirror
Left(L) Right(R) |
Two
required by law for vehicles manufactured after 4/1/77 |
| Radar
Detector |
No
Restriction |
| Turn Signals |
Not
Required |
| Muffler |
Muffler
required. |
| Maximum
Sound Level |
Pennsylvania
Administrative Code Title 67, Part I, Subpart A, Article VII, Chapter
157, Subchapter B, Section 157.11, Paragraph a: Max A-weighted sound
levels as measured at 50 feet: 84dBA at 35 mph or less; 88dBA above
35mph. |
| State
Insurance Requirements |
Compulsory
Liability (Minimum Limits)(15/30/5) |
| Handlebar
Height |
No
restrictions |
| Rider-Education
Waiver |
Skill
& Knowledge Test |
| Accept
Motorcycle Endorsement From
Other States |
Yes |
| Motorcycles
operating two abreast in
same lane |
Yes. §
3523. Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic
Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic.
(d) Limitation on operating abreast.--Motorcycles shall not be operated
more than two abreast in a single lane. |
| Lane
Splitting |
§
3523. Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic(b)
Overtaking and passing.--The operator of a motorcycle shall not
overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being
overtaken.
(c) Operation between lanes or vehicles.--No person shall operate a
motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows
of vehicles. |
| Lemon Law
Coverage |
No;
Pennsylvania (PA) Attorney General's Office - Title 73 Chapter 28,
Sections 1951-1963 |
