Handlebars; brakes; footrests; lamps and reflectors
Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a motorcycle
operated on the streets or highways by a resident of Indiana must
meet the following requirements:
(1) Be equipped with handlebars that rise not more than fifteen
(15) inches above the level of the driver's seat or saddle, when
occupied.
(2) Be equipped with brakes in good working order on both
front and rear wheels.
(3) Be equipped with footrests or pegs for both operator and
passenger.
(4) Be equipped with lamps and reflectors meeting the
standards of the United States Department of Transportation.
(b) A motorcycle manufactured before January 1, 1956, is not
required to be equipped with lamps and other illuminating devices
under subsection (a) if the motorcycle is not operated at the times
when lighted head lamps and other illuminating devices are required
under IC 9-21-7-2.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.1-1992, SEC.49;
P.L.63-1994, SEC.1.
Last modified: May 27, 2006