Illinios
Illinois State Motorcycle Laws
Road
Accept Motorcycle Endorsement From Other States
Yes
Accept RiderEd Completion Card From Other States
No
Daytime Use of Headlight
Required by state law;
Illinois Vehicle Code, Sec. 12-1201(a)
Modulating headlight permitted per
Modulating headlight permitted per
Helmet Speakers
For Communication Only; Illinois Vehicle Code, Sec. 11-1403.3
Lemon Law Coverage
Yes;
Maximum Sound Level
Maximum allowable A-weighted sound levels based on measurements taken at a distance of 50 feet.
80-82dBA at less than 35mph; 86dBA at more than 35mph.
Illinois Enviornmental Protection Regulations, Sec. 902-122
80-82dBA at less than 35mph; 86dBA at more than 35mph.
Illinois Enviornmental Protection Regulations, Sec. 902-122
Motorcycles operating two abreast in same lane
Not referenced in Administrative Code or Statutes
Muffler
Muffler required. Not modified to amplify or increase noise above that emitted by muffler originally installed.
Illinois Vehicle Code, Sec. 12-602
Illinois Vehicle Code, Sec. 12-602
Passenger Age Restriction
None
Periodic Safety Inspection
None
Radar Detector
No Restriction
Rider-Education Waiver
Skill & Knowledge Test
Safety Helmet
Not Required
State Funded Rider Ed
Available for all eligible applicants-required under 18
State Insurance Requirements
Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(20/40/15)
Traffic Actuated Signals
When a an automated system does not recognize a motorcycle at a red light, the motorcycle may proceed with caution after 120 seconds. This provision does not include signals within municipalities of over 2,000,000 people.
Turn Signals
Not Required
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