Ohio Motorcycle Laws Helmet requirements and other matters

OHIO MOTORCYCLE LAWS

Road
Safety Helmet Required by law for novice riders,
required under age 18

State Funded Available for all eligible applicants -
Rider Ed required under age 18

Eye Protection Required by law unless equipped with windscreen


Daytime Use Modulating headlight permitted
of Headlight

Passenger Required if carrying a passenger
Seat

Passenger Required if carrying a passenger
Footrest

Passenger None
Age

Restriction
Helmet No Restrictions
Speakers

Periodic Required by law - random
Safety
Inspection

Mirror Left(L) One required by law
Right(R)

Radar No Restriction
Detector

Turn Signals Required if manufactured in 1968 and
after

Muffler Muffler required.

Maximum Counties and Townships may adopt
Sound Level regulations that establish Max A-
weighted sound level based on
measurement at a distance not less
than 50 feet from center line of travel
1)82dBA at 35 mph or less; 2)86dBA at more than 35 mph. (see : Ohio
Revised Code 4513.221 Local
regulation of passenger car and
motorcycle noise.)

State Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)
Insurance (12.5/25/7.5)
Requirements

Handlebar Maximum of 15" above seat
Height

Rider- Skill Test
Education
Waiver
Accept Yes

Motorcycle
Endorsement
From Other
States

Motorcycles § 4511.55. Riding bicycles;
operating motorcycles abreast Persons riding
two abreast bicycles or motorcycles upon a
in same lane roadway shall ride not more than two
abreast in a single lane, except on
paths or parts of roadways set aside
for the exclusive use of bicycles or
motorcycles.

Lane Splitting Not referenced in Administrative Code
or Statutes But do not do it in Ohio . you need to drive in Marked lanes