CHAPTER 7. MOTORCYCLE EQUIPMENT
IC 9-19-7
Chapter 7. Motorcycle Equipment
IC 9-19-7-1
Minors; protective headgear and face shields
Sec. 1. An individual less than eighteen (18) years of age who is
operating or riding on a motorcycle on the streets or highways shall
do the following:
(1) Wear protective headgear meeting the minimum standards
set by the bureau.
(2) Wear protective glasses, goggles, or transparent face shields.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.
IC 9-19-7-2
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 higher than the
shoulders of the driver when the driver is seated in the driver's
seat or saddle.
(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; P.L.2-2010, SEC.1; P.L.87-2010, SEC.28.
IC 9-19-7-2.5
Rear view mirrors; speedometers; turn signals
Sec. 2.5. A motorcycle manufactured before January 1, 1956, is
not required to be equipped with the following devices:
(1) A rear view mirror.
(2) A speedometer.
(3) Mechanical or electric turn signals.
As added by P.L.63-1994, SEC.5.
IC 9-19-7-3
Classification of violations
Sec. 3. A person who violates this chapter commits a Class C
infraction.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.