A. Required Equipment: In addition to all other requirements, motorcycles and motor scooters shall be equipped with the following:
1. Handlebars which do not exceed twelve inches (12") in height, measured from the crown or point of attachment.
2. Two (2) mirrors, containing a reflection surface of not less than three inches (3") 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 two hundred feet (200') to the rear of his vehicle.
3. Brakes adequate to control the movement of the vehicle, to stop and hold the vehicle, including two (2) 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 one hundred feet (100') 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 three hundred feet (300') 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 three hundred feet (300') to the rear. The lights required by this subsection shall be burning whenever the vehicle is in motion during the period from one-half (1/2) hour after sunset to one-half (1/2) 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 five hundred feet (500') ahead.
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 from foreign objects. (1990 Code § 15-519)
B. Headgear: No person under eighteen (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 a type which complies with standards established by 59 CFR section 571.218. 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. (1990 Code § 15-519; amd. 2004 Code)
C. Exhaust System 1 : 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. (1990 Code § 15-519)
Notes
| 1 | 1. See also section 6-9-4 of this title. |