| Safety
Helmet
Required by law under age 21. Over age
21, riders are not required to wear a helmet with proof of
successful completion of rider training or $10,000 of medical
insurance covering injuries resulting from a motorcycle accident
State Funded Rider Ed
- Available for all eligible applicants-required
under 18
Eye Protection - Not
required
Daytime Use of Headlight
- Required unless motorcycle is manufactured
prior to 1975
Passenger Seat - Required
if carrying a passenger
Passenger Footrest
- Not required
Passenger Age Restriction
- None
Helmet Speakers - No
Restrictions
Periodic Safety Inspection
- Required by law
Mirror Left (L) Right (R)
- One required by law
Radar Detector - No
Restriction
Turn Signals - Required
if model year 1960 or newer
Muffler - No
acoustical criteria
Maximum Sound Level
- No acoustical criteria
State Insurance Requirements
- Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(20/40/15)
Handlebar Height -
Max of 15" above seat - Req. by
inspection regulations
Rider-Education Waiver -
Skill Test
Accept Motorcycle Endorsement
From Other States - Yes - Not
referenced in Administrative Code or Statutes
Motorcycles operating two
abreast in same lane - Not referenced
in Administrative Code or Statutes
Lane Splitting - Not
referenced in Administrative Code or Statutes
Safety
Programs
DPS Motorcycle Safety Unit
512-424-2021 (in Austin)
1-800-292-5787 (toll-free in Texas)
http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/msb/txmclaws.htm
Registering
Your Bike
To register a motorcycle in the State of Texas, you simply
follow the same procedures as you do when registering a car.
To register your motorcycle, you will need
the following:
• Proof of ownership
• A safety inspection certificate obtained at an official
inspection station
• Proof of your identity
• Proof of insurance
For more information:
Texas Department of Transportation
125 East 11th Street. Austin, Texas 78701
http://www.dot.state.tx.us/frequently_asked_questions/vtr.htm |
