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Indiana Motorcycle Accident Laws – Skilled Lawyers from Law Tigers
If you have been involved in an accident in Indiana and need an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer who is familiar with motorcycle laws, contact the attorneys at Law Tigers today. We provide aggressive legal representation and can help you get the compensation you deserve for your injuries, medical bills, pain and suffering, and other losses.
Rider Safety Equipment
Indiana shares the same motorcycle helmet laws as many other surrounding states, including Ohio. Under Indiana state law, riders age 18 and younger are required to wear a helmet and have eye protection at all times while riding a motorcycle. This is to ensure the safety of younger passengers. It is not illegal to ride without a safety helmet if you are 18 years of age of older.
The Law Tigers are available to help riders in Indiana as well as across the nation. If you have been involved in an accident in Indiana, don't hesitate to contact a motorcycle accident lawyer from Law Tigers today. We can help you understand Indiana motorcycle laws and determine if you are eligible to receive monetary compensation for your injuries.
Bike Specifications
Indiana's motorcycle regulations are similar to other states. A passenger seat and footrest are required if you are carrying a passenger. Eye protection must be worn at all times by passengers under the age of 18. Daytime headlights are required for all bikes manufactured after January 1, 1956. Modulating headlights are allowed. Other Indiana motorcycle laws include:
- At least one rear-view mirror, speedometer and turn signals for all bikes manufactured after January 1, 1956.
- No restrictions on the use of radar-detection devices
- No acoustical criteria for mufflers (no maximum sound level)
Off-Road Riding
Helmets and eye protection are not required for off-road riding in Indiana. Headlights and taillights are required only after sunset. There is no maximum sound level and a spark arrester is optional equipment, and not required by state law.
Rules of the Road
Periodic safety inspections are not required by law. Lane splitting is not permitted, but motorcycles may be ridden two abreast in a single lane if both drivers consent.
Insurance Requirements
Indiana law requires motorcycle riders to carry liability insurance providing, at a minimum, coverage for:
- Bodily injury coverage of at least $25,000 per person injured, and $50,000 for all persons injured in an accident
- Property damage coverage of at least $10,000
These are the minimum requirements. Contact the Law Tigers today for more insurance recommendations.
Contact an Indiana Motorcycle Accident Lawyer at Law Tigers
If you or a loved one has been the victim of a motorcycle accident in Indiana, contact a motorcycle accident lawyer at Law Tigers today. We can help you understand which motorcycle laws are applicable to your case and determine if you are eligible to receive compensation for you injuries, medical bills, pain and suffering, and other expenses.
