Pennsylvania law requires motorcycles carrying passengers to be equipped with footrests and handholds. Additionally, riders and passengers must wear protective headgear and eye protection unless they qualify for specific exemptions. The Department of Transportation approves and enforces standards for protective equipment.
Yes, Pennsylvania law mandates that motorcycles carrying passengers (not in sidecars or enclosed cabs) must be equipped with footrests and handholds for passenger safety.
Generally, yes. Riders and passengers must wear protective headgear that meets Department standards unless they qualify for specific exemptions based on age, experience, or safety courses.
Yes, exemptions include operators or passengers of three-wheeled motorcycles with enclosed cabs, individuals 21 or older with at least two years of motorcycle licensing, those who completed approved safety courses, and passengers of exempt riders who are 21 or older.
Yes, unless riding a motorized pedalcycle or a three-wheeled motorcycle with an enclosed cab, riders must wear approved eye-protective devices while operating or riding on a motorcycle.