(A) No person shall operate a motorcycle:
(1) Except when that person is in possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license, with a valid motorcycle operator’s endorsement thereon;
(2) Unless that person uses an approved eye-protective device, in the manner prescribed by the Commissioner, at all times such vehicle is in motion; and
(3) Unless the motorcycle is equipped with a rear-view mirror.
(B) No person shall operate or ride as a passenger on a motorcycle:
(1) Except on a seat permanently attached to that vehicle and specifically designed to carry the operator or passenger in a safe manner;
(2) Except when using a footrest permanently attached to that vehicle and specifically designed to carry that person in a safe manner; and
(3) Unless that person wears approved protective headgear, in a manner prescribed by the Commissioner, at all times that the vehicle is in motion.
(C) As used in this section, MOTORCYCLE means any motor driven vehicle having a seat or saddle for the use of the operator and designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, but excluding tractors and vehicles on which the operator and passengers ride in an enclosed cab.
(1980 Code, § 520.3-16) Penalty, see § 70.99