Safety Helmet
Required by law for novice riders, required under age 18
-Read more about Ohio Helmet Laws here
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
Modulating headlight permitted
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 - random
Mirror Left(L) Right(R)
One required by law
Radar Detector
No Restriction
Turn Signals
Required if manufactured in 1968 and after
Muffler
Muffler required.
Maximum Sound Level
Counties and Townships may adopt regulations that establish Max Aweighted 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 Insurance Requirements
Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(12.5/25/7.5)
$25,000 per person, $50,000 per accident and $15,000 property damage
Handlebar Height
Maximum of 15" above seat
Rider-Education Waiver
Skill Test
Accept Motorcycle Endorsement From Other States
Yes
Motorcycles operating two abreast in same lane
4511.55. Riding bicycles; motorcycles abreast Persons riding bicycles or motorcycles upon a 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
Lemon Law Coverage
Yes; PDF - Ohio (OH) Sections 1345.71 to 1345.78 of the Revised Code
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