| Motorcycle Laws In Texas |
| Safety
Helmet |
Required
by law under age
21. Over age 21, riders are not required to wear a helmet with proof of
successful completion of rider training or $10,000 of medical insurance
covering injuries resulting from a motorcycle accident |
| State
Funded Rider Ed |
Available
for all eligible applicants-required under age 18 |
| Eye
Protection |
Not
Required |
| Daytime Use
of Headlight |
Required
unless motorcycle is manufactured prior to 1975 |
| Passenger
Seat |
Required
if carrying a passenger |
| Passenger
Footrest |
Not
Required |
| Passenger
Age Restriction |
None |
| Helmet
Speakers |
No
Restrictions |
| Periodic
Safety Inspection |
Required
by law |
| Mirror
Left(L) Right(R) |
One
required by law |
| Radar
Detector |
No
Restriction |
| Turn Signals |
Required
if model year 1960 or newer. |
| Muffler |
No
acoustical criteria. |
| Maximum
Sound Level |
No
acoustical criteria. |
| State
Insurance Requirements |
Compulsory
Liability (Minimum Limits)(25/50/25) |
| Handlebar
Height |
Maximum
of 15" above seat - Required by inspection regulations - Texas
Department of Public Safety
(Refer to j.) |
| Rider-Education
Waiver |
Skill
Test |
| Accept
Motorcycle Endorsement 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 |
Yes;
Texas (TX) Department of Transportation |
