(A) In addition to all other requirements motorcycles and motor scooters shall be equipped with the following:
(1) Handle bars which do not exceed 12 inches in height, measured from the crown or point of attachment;
(2) Two mirrors, containing a reflection surface of not less than three inches in diameter, mounted one on each side of the vehicle and positioned so as to enable the operator to clearly view the roadway for a distance of 200 feet to the rear of his or her vehicle;
(3) Brakes adequate to control the movement of the vehicle, to stop and hold the vehicle, including two separate means of applying the brakes. One means for applying the brakes shall be to effectively apply the brakes to the front wheel, and one means shall be to effectively apply the brakes to the rear wheels. All such vehicles shall be equipped with a stop lamp on the rear of the vehicle which shall display a red or amber light, or any shade of color between red and amber, visible from a distance of not less than 100 feet to the rear in normal sunlight, and which shall be activated upon application of the service brake;
(4) A properly operating speedometer capable of registering at least the maximum legal speed limit for that vehicle shall be provided;
(5) A fender over each wheel. All fenders shall be of the type provided by the manufacturer;
(6) One lighted headlamp capable of showing a white light visible at least 300 feet in the direction in which the vehicle is proceeding, and one tail lamp mounted on the rear which, when lighted, shall emit a red light plainly visible from at least 300 feet to the rear. The lights required by this division (A)(6) shall be burning whenever the vehicle is in motion during the period from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise and at any other time when, due to insufficient light or unfavorable atmospheric conditions, persons and vehicles on the streets are not clearly discernible at a distance of at least 500 feet ahead; and
(7) A windshield of sufficient quality, size, and thickness to protect the operator from foreign objects. In lieu of the windshield, the operator shall wear goggles or face shield of material and design to protect him or her from foreign objects.
(B) No person under 18 years of age shall operate or ride upon any vehicle covered under this section unless the person is equipped with and wearing on the head a crash helmet of the type and design manufactured for use by the operators of such vehicles. All such helmets shall consist of lining, padding, and chin straps and be of the type as not to distort the view of the driver. Such headgear shall comply with the regulations issued by the State Department of Public Safety as provided in 47 O.S. § 12-609.
(C) No person may operate a motorcycle or motor scooter with the exhaust system modified so that motor noise is increased greater than that of the original muffler equipment provided by the manufacturers of the vehicle.
(Prior Code, § 15-519) Penalty, see § 71.999