Motorcycle Laws

MOTORCYCLE LAWS*


Motorcycle - Children- Off-highway Motor Vehicles by Minors

TCA - 55-52-201 - Child Safety in Operation of Off-Highway Motor Vehicle

TCA 55-52-202 Penalty for Operation of Off-Highway Motor Vehicles by Minors - Defenses

TCA 55-50-312 - Licensing of Minor (Motor-driven cycle)


Motorcycle Law Information

TCA - 55-8-164 - Riding on Motorcycle

TCA - 55-8-110 - Traffic Control Signals - Inoperative

TCA - 55-8-182 - Riding On Laned Roadways

TCA - 55-10-205 - Motorcycle Reckless Driving - Front Tire Off the Ground

TCA 55-50-312 - Licensing of Minor (Motor-driven cycle)

Motorcycle Equipment on Motorcycles and Motor Driven Cycles

TCA - 55-9-302 - Motorcycle Helmet Required for Driver and Passenger

TCA - 55-9-303 - Seat for Passenger

TCA - 55-9-304 - Windshields — Safety Goggles, Face Shields or Glasses

TCA - 55-9-305 - Rearview Mirrors and Footrests

TCA - 55-9-306 - Violation of this part — Penalty

TCA - 55-9-307 - Parent or Guardian Knowingly Permitting Minor to Violate this Part — Penalty

TCA - 55-9-308 - Part Inapplicable to Autocycles

Motorcycle Rider Education Program (Title 55, Chapter 51)

TCA - 55-51-102 - Rider Education Program

TCA - 55-51-103 - Rider Education Program

TCA - 55-51-106 - Insurance Discount

For information on Tennessee's Rider Program, please call 1.615.232.2913.

*Always check the Tennessee General Assembly for legislative updates at http://www.capitol.tn.gov/legislation/publications/

Governor's Highway
Safety Office

Tennessee Traffic
Safety Resource Service

Phone: 1.800.99BELTS (2.3587)

TTSRS@utk.edu