Indiana Motorcycle Laws
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Motorcycle Helmet
Required by law under age 18, required for instructional permit holders
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State Funded Rider Ed
Available for all eligible applicants Eye Protection Required by law under age 18
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Daytime Use of Headlight
Required by law-modulating headlight permitted, required for vehicles manufactured after 1/1/56
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Passenger Seat
Required if carrying a passenger
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Passenger Footrest
Required if carrying a passenger
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Passenger Age Restriction
None
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Helmet Speakers
No Restrictions
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Periodic Safety Inspection
Not Required
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Mirror Left(L) Right(R)
Sec. 2.5. A motorcycle manufactured on January 1, 1956, or after this date is required to be equipped with the following devices: (1) A rear view mirror. (2) A speedometer. (3) Mechanical or electric turn signals. Link to Statute: -Chapter 7. Motorcycle Equipment-
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Radar Detector
No Restriction
- Turn Signals
Sec. 2.5. A motorcycle manufactured on January 1, 1956, or after this date is required to be equipped with the following devices: (1) A rear view mirror. (2) A speedometer. (3) Mechanical or electric turn signals. Link to Statute: -Chapter 7. Motorcycle Equipment-
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Muffler
No acoustical criteria.
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Maximum Sound Level
No acoustical criteria.
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State Insurance Requirements
Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(25/50/10)
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Handlebar Height
Maximum of 15" above seat
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Rider-Education Waiver
Skill Test
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Accept Motorcycle Endorsement From Other States
Yes
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Accept RiderEd Completion Card From Other States
Yes, with certain restrictions.
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Motorcycles operating two abreast in same lane
Yes. 9-21-10-6 - Traffic lanes; restrictions on use: Motorcycles may, with the consent of both persons who operate the motorcycles, be operated with not more than two (2) abreast in a single traffic lane. As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9
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