NH Road Laws

[Preston]

Found this on the AMA site.

NH Road Laws

Safety Helmet: Required by law under age 18
State Funded Rider Ed: Available for all eligible applicants
Eye Protection: Required by law unless equipped with windscreen
Daytime Use of Headlight: Modulating headlight permitted
Passenger Seat: Required if carrying a passenger
Passenger Footrest: Required if carrying a passenger
Passenger Age Restriction: None
Helmet Speakers: No Restrictions
Periodic Safety Inspection: Required by law
Mirror Left(L) Right(R): Required by law
Radar Detector: No Restriction
Turn Signals: Not Required
Muffler: Muffler required.
Maximum Sound Level: Max sound level of no more than 106dBA when measured 20 inches from the exhaust pipe at a 45 degree angle (Title 21, Chapter 266:59-a)
State Insurance Requirements: Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(25/50/25) - Financial responsibility required. Persons under 18 must show proof of insurance when applying for driver's license.
Handlebar Height: Handle bar grips cannot be higher than the shoulder level of the driver when in the seat or saddle.
Rider-Education Waiver: Skill Test
Accept Motorcycle Endorsement From Other States: Yes
Accept RiderEd Completion Card From Other States: N/A

[trackdog]

HMMMM, anybody care to post laws for the other New England states?..

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Safety Helmet Required by law under age 18, required for instructional permit holders
State Funded Rider Ed Available for all eligible applicants, required under age 18

Eye Protection Required by law unless equipped with windscreen
Daytime Use of Headlight Required by law-modulating headlight permitted, required for vehicles manufactured during or after 1980

Passenger Seat Required if carrying a passenger
Passenger Footrest Required if carrying a passenger

Passenger Age Restriction None
Helmet Speakers No restrictions

Periodic Safety Inspection Required by law - random
Mirror Left(L) Right(R) Required by law

Radar Detector No restriction
Turn Signals Not required

Muffler Muffler required, baffles required, no cut-outs or straight pipes (Sec. 14-80. Mechanical Equipment).
Maximum Sound Level Maximum allowable A-weighted sound levels based on measurements taken at a distance of 50 ft from center lane of travel (Sec. 14-80a. Maximum Noise Levels): Model Year/<=35mph/>35mph-- Before 1/1/1975/82dba/86dba; On or after 1/1/1975/80dba/84dba (Sec. 14-80a-3. General Noise Limits).

State Insurance Requirements Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(20/40/10) - 10% insurance discount for graduates of motorcycle rider education program.
Handlebar Height Maximum of 15" above seat

Rider-Education Waiver Skill Test
Accept Motorcycle Endorsement From Other States Yes

Accept RiderEd Completion Card From Other States No
Off Road

Safety Helmet Not Required
Eye Protection Not Required

Minimum Operator Age Not allowed under 12 years of age. Direct supervision of a person less that 16 and at least 12 required by a person who is 18 and properly licensed.
Rider Education Certification Required under age 18

Operator License Not Required
Headlight Not required on a machine of 90cc or less and cannot be operated after dark

Taillight Not required on a machine of 90cc or less and cannot be operated after dark
Muffler Required by law

Maximum Sound Level Cannot make excessive or unusual noise
Spark Arrestor Not Required

Registration Required by law
Vehicle Title Not Required

Trails Program Not Available

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Road

Safety Helmet Required by law
State Funded Rider Ed Available for all eligible applicants

Eye Protection Required by law for instructional permit holders unless equipped with windscreen
Daytime Use of Headlight Modulating headlight permitted

Passenger Seat Required if carrying a passenger
Passenger Footrest Required if carrying a passenger

Passenger Age Restriction None
Helmet Speakers Prohibited to use or possess

Periodic Safety Inspection Required by law
Mirror Left(L) Right(R) Required by law

Radar Detector No Restriction
Turn Signals Required by law

Muffler Mufflers required.
Maximum Sound Level Maximum allowable A-weighted sound levels as measured from 50 feet (Chapter 90, Sec. 7T): 82dBA at 45mph or less; 86dBA over 45mph. Stationary noise levels: Motorcycles required to be registered for operation on the ways of the commonwealth shall not exceed the following noise levels when operated at 1/2 redline speed--99dBA manufactured after 1/1/86--102dBA manufactured before 1/1/86 (540 CMR 3:00)

State Insurance Requirements Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(20/40/1)
Handlebar Height Maximum of 15" above seat

Rider-Education Waiver Skill Test
Accept Motorcycle Endorsement From Other States Yes

Accept RiderEd Completion Card From Other States N/A


Off Road

Safety Helmet Required by law
Eye Protection Not Required

Minimum Operator Age Not permitted under age 10. Ages 10 to 14 require direct supervision of an adult.
Rider Education Certification Not Required

Operator License Not Required
Headlight Not Required

Taillight Not Required
Muffler Required by law

Maximum Sound Level 103dba measured at 20 inches
Spark Arrestor Not Required

Registration Required by law
Vehicle Title Not Required

Trails Program Not Available