Motorcycle Laws in California

Safety HelmetHelmet Spekers
Safety Helmets are required by law when youHelmet Speakers should have Single earphone
ride in california highways. You can be cited foronly and it is illegal to have dual earphone
not wearing safety helmets on any motorcyclespeakers
that are up and above 49ccMuffler
Muffler is required by california state law. No
Eye Protection is not yet required by law and butmuffler or exhaust system shall be equipped with
it always safest to have one.a cutout, bypass or similar device (27150.
Daytime Use of HeadlightAdequate Muffler Required).
Daytime use of headlight is required byMaximum Sound Level
law-modulating headlight permitted, required forMaximum allowable A-weighted sound levels based
vehicles manufactured during or after 1978on measurements taken at a distance of 50 ft
Passenger Seatfrom center lane of travel:1)Pre-1970..92dba; 2)
Passenger Seat is required if carrying a passengerAfter 1969, and before 1973...88dba; 3) After
Passenger Footrest1972, and before 1975...86dba; 4) After 1974, and
Passenger Footrest is required if carrying abefore 1986...83dba; 5) After 1985...80dba
passenger(27201-27202. Motorcycle Limits).