| Motorcycle Laws In Rhode Island |
| Safety
Helmet |
Required
by law under age 21 and novice riders, required for passengers |
| State
Funded Rider Ed |
Available
for all eligible applicants-required for first-time 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 |
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 |
Not
Required |
| Muffler |
Muffler
required. |
| Maximum
Sound Level |
Max
A-weighted sound level
as measured at 50 feet (Title 31, Chapter 45 31-45-1): 1)86dBA at 35
mph or less; 2)90dBA above 35 mph. |
| State
Insurance Requirements |
Compulsory
Liability (Minimum Limits)(25/50/25 or $75,000 single limit) |
| Handlebar
Height |
Maximum
of 15" above seat |
| Rider-Education
Waiver |
No |
| Accept
Motorcycle Endorsement From
Other States |
No |
| Motorcycles
operating two abreast in
same lane |
Yes. 265:121
Driving Motorcycles on Roadways Laned for TrafficDriving
Motorcycles on Roadways Laned for Traffic. – I. All
motorcycles
are entitled to the full use of a lane and no motor vehicle shall be
driven in such a manner as to deprive any motorcycle of the full use of
a lane; provided, however, that 2 motorcycles may ride abreast in a
single lane. |
| Lane
Splitting |
265:121
Driving Motorcycles on Roadways Laned for TrafficII.
The driver of a motorcycle shall not overtake and pass in the same lane
occupied by the vehicle being overtaken. III. No person shall drive a
motorcycle on a roadway between lanes of traffic or between adjacent
lines or rows of vehicles. |
| Lemon Law
Coverage |
Yes;
Rhode Island (RI) Consumer Enforcement of Motor Vehicle Warranties -
Chapter 31-5.2 of Rhode Island Code |
