California Motorcycle Laws

State Funded Rider Education

  • Available for all eligible applicants.
  • Required under age 21.
  • May waive skills test for successful completion of rider-ed.

Daytime Use Of Headlight

Required by law for vehicles manufactured during or after 1978. Modulating headlight permitted.

Passenger Seat

Required if carrying a passenger.

Passenger Footrests

Required if carrying a passenger.

Helmet Speakers

Single earphone only.

Mirror

Required by law.

Periodic Safety Inspection

Random inspections, required by law.

65 MPH Speed Limit

In effect on designated rural interstate highways.

HELMET LAWS

UNIVERSAL: HELMETS REQUIRED FOR ALL RIDERS

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