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New Hampshire State Motorcycle Laws

NH Motorcycle LawsRoad

Accept Motorcycle Endorsement From Other States - Yes

Accept RiderEd Completion Card From Other States - N/A

Daytime Use of Headlight - Modulating headlight permitted per Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, 571.108

Eye Protection - Required unless equipped with a windscreen.

Handlebar Height - Handle bar grips cannot be higher than the shoulder level of the driver when in the seat or saddle; NH 266:77

Helmet Speakers - No Restrictions Lane Splitting - Not authorized; NH 265:121

Lemon Law Coverage - Yes (except mopeds); New Hampshire (NH) New Motor Vehicle Arbitration, Title 31 - Chapter 357D

Maximum Sound Level - Max sound level of no more than 106dBA when measured 20" from the exhaust pipe at a 45 degree angle; NH 266:59

Mirror Left (L) Right (R) - One required by law; NH 266:78 Motorcycles operating two abreast in same lane - Yes; NH 265:121

Muffler - Required, cut-outs prohibited; NH 266:59 Passenger Age Restriction - None Passenger Footrest - Required if carrying a passenger; NH 266:78

Passenger Seat - Required if carrying a passenger; NH 265:120

Periodic Safety Inspection - Required by law; NH 266:1

Radar Detector - No Restriction Rider Education - Available for all eligible applicants; NH Dept. of Safety

Rider-Education Waiver - Skill Test

Safety Helmet - Required by law under age 18; New Hampshire Revised Statutes, Title XXI, Chapter 265, Section 265:122

State Insurance Requirements - Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(25/50/25) - Financial responsibility required. Persons under 18 must show proof of insurance when applying for driver's license.

Turn Signals - Required by law unless manufactured prior to January 1, 1973; NH 266:42

Off Road

Eye Protection - Required under age 18

Headlight - Required after sunset Maximum Sound Level - 96dba @ 20 inches

Minimum Operator Age - Under age 14 must be accompanied by a licensed adult over 18

Muffler- Required by law Operator License - Over 12 must have safety certificate or drivers license

Registration - Required by law - Refer to this link: Laws Digest Rider Education Certification - Required if 12 year of age and not licensed

Safety Helmet - Required under age 18

Spark Arrestor - Required by law Taillight - Required after sunset Trails Program - Available Vehicle Title - Not Required

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