Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Making dirt bikes street legal

With the current economy the way it is, more and more people are looking to make motorcycles their mode of transportation.  A lot of people are looking to turn dirt bikes into street legal motorcycles.  Post the rules and regulations for your state.  How does one go about making their dirt bike street legal?
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  1. SLickAugust 17, 2010 at 5:01 PM

    OHIO Motorcycle Laws according to American Motorcycle Association

    http://home.ama-cycle.org/amaccess/laws/result.asp?state=OH


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

    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 A-weighted sound level based on measurement at a distance not less than 50 feet from center line of travel (Title 45, 4513.221): 1)82dBA at 35 mph or less; 2)86dBA at more than 35 mph.


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

    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



    OHIO OFF ROAD MOTORCYCLE LAWS


    Safety Helmet Not Required

    Eye Protection Not Required

    Minimum Operator Age Direct supervision of a person less that 16 and at least 12 required by a person who is 18 and properly licensed
    Rider Education Certification Not Required

    Operator License Required by law

    Headlight Required after sunset

    Taillight Required after sunset

    Muffler Required by law

    Maximum Sound Level If manufactured after 1/1/06 - 96dBA @ 20 inches

    Spark Arrestor Not Required

    Registration Required by law

    Vehicle Title Required by law

    Trails Program

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