חוקים הנוגעים לאופנועים במדינות שונות בארה"ב
מדי פעם שואלים פה לגבי חוקים בארה"ב
באתר יש אפשרות לבחור מדינה ולראות את כל החוקים הרלוונטים:
http://americanmotorcyclist.com/Rights/State-Laws.aspx
לדוגמא קליפורניה:
Road
Accept Motorcycle Endorsement From Other States
Yes
Accept RiderEd Completion Card From Other States
No
Daytime Use of Headlight
Required for vehicles manufactured during or after 1978. California Vehicle Code Section 25650.5 Modulating headlight permitted per Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, 571.108
Earplugs
Allowed, however a person wearing personal hearing protectors in the form on earplugs or molds that are specifically designed to attenuate injurious noise levels must be able the hear a siren or horn from an emergency vehicle or a horn from another motor vehicle.
Eye Protection
Not Required
Handlebar Height
A person shall not drive a two-wheel motorcycle that is equipped with handlebars so positioned that the hands of the driver, when upon the grips, are more than six inches above his or her shoulder height when sitting astride the seat.
Helmet Speakers
Single earphone only
Lane Splitting
Authorized per California Highway Patrol.
Lemon Law Coverage
Yes; California Civil Code 1793.22(9)(e)(2) open window and scroll down.
Maximum Sound Level
Maximum allowable A-weighted sound levels based on measurements taken at a distance of 50 ft from center lane of travel:1)Pre-1970..92dba; 2) After 1969, and before 1973...88dba; 3) After 1972, and before 1975...86dba; 4) After 1974, and before 1986...83dba; 5) After 1985...80dba (27201-27202. Motorcycle Limits).
Mirror Left(L) Right(R)
One required by law; California Vehicle Code Section 26709
Misc. Equipment Regulation
Motorcycles towing trailers:
- Must not exceed 55 MPH.
- Must remain in the right lane except on a 4 lane highway, and then must remain in the right 2 lanes except when passing.
- Are not allowed in carpool lanes.
Motorcycles operating two abreast in same lane
Not referenced in administrative codes or statutes.
Muffler
Muffler required. No muffler or exhaust system shall be equipped with a cutout, bypass or similar device (27150. Adequate Muffler Required).
Passenger Age Restriction
None
Passenger Footrest
Required if carrying a passenger
Passenger Seat
Required if carrying a passenger
Periodic Safety Inspection
Required by law - random
Radar Detector
No Restriction
Rider Education
Available for all eligible applicants - required under age 21
Rider-Education Waiver
Skill Test
Safety Helmet
Required by law; California Vehicle Code Section 27803
State Insurance Requirements
Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(15/30/5) - Financial responsibility requried. A driver involved in an accident who fails to prove existence of financial responsibility at time of accident shall have driver's license suspended for 1 year.
Turn Signals
Required by law
