Kansas Motorcycle Laws
On the Road
A current "M" motorcycle endorsement required
Safety Helmet Required by law under age 18
State Funded Rider Ed Available for all eligible applicants, may waive skills test for successful completion of rider education
Eye Protection Required by law unless equipped with windscreen
Daytime Use of Headlight Required by law-required for vehicles manufactured during or after 1978
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 Required (after 1973 model year)
Muffler No acoustical criteria
Maximum Sound Level No acoustical criteria
State Insurance Requirements Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(25/50/10)
Off-Road Riding
Safety Helmet Not Required
Eye Protection Not Required
Minimum Operator Age No Restriction
Rider Education Certification Not Required
Operator License Not Required
Headlight Required after sunset
Taillight Required after sunset
Muffler Not Required
Maximum Sound Level No Limit
Spark Arrestor Not Required
Registration Not Required
Vehicle Title Required by law
Trails Program Not Available
