Kansas Motorcycle Laws
On
the Road
- A current "M" motorcycle endorsement required
- Safety Helmet Required by law under age 18
State Funded Rider Ed Available for all eligible applicants, may waive skills test for successful completion of rider education - Eye Protection Required by law unless equipped with windscreen
Daytime Use of Headlight Required by law-required for vehicles manufactured during or after 1978 - 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) Required by law (L) - Radar Detector No Restriction
- Turn Signals Required (after 1971 model year)
- Muffler No acoustical criteria
Maximum Sound Level No acoustical criteria - State Insurance Requirements Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(25/50/10)
Off-Road Riding
- Safety Helmet Not Required
Eye Protection Not Required - Minimum Operator Age Not Restriction
Rider Education Certification Not Required - Operator License Not Required
Headlight Required after sunset - Taillight Required after sunset
Muffler Not Required - Maximum Sound Level No Limit
Spark Arrestor Not Required - Registration Not Required
Vehicle Title Required by law - Trails Program Not Available
Legislation
The Kansas State Legislative Website contains the full text of all State statutes. A keyword search of them for the keyword "MOTORCYCLE" will result in a number of statutes referenced in all areas of Kansas law for the year chosen.