Laws
Motorcycle Laws
Accept Motorcycle Endorsement From Other States
Yes
Daytime Use of Headlight
Required per state law;
West Virginia Code, 17C-15-2
Modulating headlight permitted per Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, 571.108
Eye Protection
Required by law
West Virginia Code, 17C-15-44 (b)
Handlebar Height
Maximum of 15" above seat;
West Virginia Code, 17C-15-44 (c)
Helmet Speakers
No Restrictions
Lane Splitting
Not authorized
Lemon Law Coverage
No;
West Virginia (WV) Code - CHAPTER 46A, ARTICLE 6A
Maximum Sound Level
No acoustical criteria.
Mirror Left(L) Right(R)
One required by law; West Virginia Code, 17C-15-44 (e)
Motorcycles operating two abreast in same lane
Not referenced in Administrative Code or Statutes
Muffler
Required by law; West Virginia Code, 17C-15-34
Passenger Age Restriction
None
Passenger Footrest
Required if carrying a passenger; West Virginia Code, 17C-15-44 (d)
Passenger Seat
Required if carrying a passenger; West Virginia Code, 17C-15-44 (d)
Periodic Safety Inspection
Required by law; West Virginia Code, 17C-16-3
Radar Detector
No Restriction
Rider Education
Available for all eligible applicants;
West Virginia Code, 17B-1D
Rider-Education Waiver
Skill & Knowledge Test
Safety Helmet
Required by law-reflectorization required
West Virginia Code, Chapter 17C, Article 15,
Section 17C-15-44
State Insurance Requirements
Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(20/40/10)
Turn Signals
Required by law;
West Virginia Code, 17C-15-18 (b)
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