| Motorcycle Laws In Washington |
| Safety
Helmet |
Required
by law |
| State
Funded Rider Ed |
Available
for all eligible applicants - required under age 18 |
| Eye
Protection |
Required
by law unless equipped with windscreen |
| Daytime Use
of Headlight |
Required
by law-modulating headlight permitted |
| Passenger
Seat |
Required
if carrying a passenger |
| Passenger
Footrest |
Required
if carry a passenger |
| Passenger
Age Restriction |
Prohibits
passenger under age 5 |
| Helmet
Speakers |
No
Restrictions |
| Periodic
Safety Inspection |
Required
by law-random |
| Mirror
Left(L) Right(R) |
Two
required by law |
| Radar
Detector |
No
Restriction |
| Turn Signals |
Required
if originally equipped. |
| Muffler |
Muffler
required. |
| Maximum
Sound Level |
Max
A-weighted sound level as measured at 50 feet (WAC 173-62-030): 1)78dBA
at 45mph or less; 2)82dBA over 45mph.
Stationary 20 inch standard: Models before 1986--99dBA. |
| State
Insurance Requirements |
None
required per RCW 46.30.020. |
| Handlebar
Height |
Maximum
of 30" above seat |
| Rider-Education
Waiver |
Skill
& Knowledge Test |
| Accept
Motorcycle Endorsement From
Other States |
Yes |
| Motorcycles
operating two abreast in
same lane |
Yes.
RCW 46.61.608 Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic
(4) Motorcycles shall not be operated more than two abreast in a single
lane. |
| Lane
Splitting |
RCW
46.61.608 Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic
(2) The operator of a motorcycle shall not overtake and pass in the
same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken.
(3) No person shall operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or
between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles. |
| Lemon Law
Coverage |
Yes;
Washington (WA) State Legislature - Revised Code, Title 19, Chapter 118
|
| Motorcycle
Endorsement |
Required
by Law |
