| Motorcycle Laws In West Virginia |
| Safety
Helmet |
Required
by law-reflectorization required |
| State
Funded Rider Ed |
Available
for all eligible applicants |
| Eye
Protection |
Required
by law |
| Daytime Use
of Headlight |
Required
by law |
| Passenger
Seat |
Required
if carrying a passenger |
| Passenger
Footrest |
Required
if carrying a passenger |
| 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
by law |
| Muffler |
No
acoustical criteria. |
| Maximum
Sound Level |
No
acoustical criteria. |
| State
Insurance Requirements |
Compulsory
Liability (Minimum Limits)(20/40/10) |
| Handlebar
Height |
Maximum
of 15" above seat |
| Rider-Education
Waiver |
Skill
& Knowledge 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 |
No;
West Virginia (WV) Code - CHAPTER 46A, ARTICLE 6A |
