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The Trantolo family has been riding for over 50 years and we are proud to represent and support Connecticut’s motorcycle community.
Please consider our firm a dedicated resource for any of your motorcycle legal needs.
Below is a list of common Motorcycle Laws for Connecticut and surrounding states.
| CT | MA | NY | RI | NH | VT | ME | NJ | PA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood Alcohol Limit | .08 | .08 | .08 | .08 | .08 | .08 | .08 | .10 | .10 |
| Helmet | N 2,3 |
Y | Y 1 |
N 3,5,6 |
N 2 |
Y 1 |
N 7 |
Y | Y |
| Eye Protection | Y 8 |
Y 8 |
Y | Y | Y 8 |
Y 8 |
N | Y | Y |
| Handlebar Height | 15″ 9 |
15″ 9 |
15″ 9 |
15″ 9 |
15″ 9 |
15″ 9 |
10 | No Req. | 10 |
| Headlights Daytime | N11 | N | Y | N | N | N | Y | N | N |
| Mirrors | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Passenger Foot Rests (w/ passenger) |
Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Passenger Seat (w/ passenger) |
Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Passenger Handholds (w/passenger) |
N | N | N | Y | Y | N | N | N | Y |
| Periodic Inspection | Y Random |
Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Legend
| 1 | Reflectorization Required |
|---|---|
| 2 | Required Under 18yrs. Old |
| 3 | Required for Instructional Permit Holders |
| 4 | Required Under 19yrs. Old |
| 5 | Required Under 21yrs. Old |
| 6 | Required for Passenger |
| 7 | Required for 1yr after getting license and under 15yrs. old |
| 8 | Required Unless equipped with Windshield |
| 9 | 15″ Maximum above Seat |
| 10 | Grips Under Shoulder’s While Sitting on Bike |
| 11 | Required for Bikes 1980 or Newer |