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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	N2,3	Y	Y1	N3,5,6	N2	Y1	N7	Y	Y
Eye Protection	Y8	Y8	Y	Y	Y8	Y8	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