Front Turn Signals
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Front Turn Signals
Is it a law that you must have front turn signals on your bike? I have seen a few pics of bike where there are no turn signals up front and was curious since I want to move mine off the handlebars and down onthe forks somehow. If I dont need them at all then I will just look at taking them off, otherwise I need to figure out my options for moving them down.
Thanks in advance,
Jim
Thanks in advance,
Jim
It varies by state. I know the ABATE website has a link to all the different states motorcycle laws. Here in Minnesota we don't need any blinkers, just one mirror, a headlight with low/high beam and a rear run/stop light.
Is it a law that you must have front turn signals on your bike? I have seen a few pics of bike where there are no turn signals up front and was curious since I want to move mine off the handlebars and down onthe forks somehow. If I dont need them at all then I will just look at taking them off, otherwise I need to figure out my options for moving them down.
Thanks in advance,
Jim
Thanks in advance,
Jim
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I would double check with your dmv. I did a quick search for my state, utah, and it said i didn't have to run them.. but i know for a fact they check them in the safety inspection. The state didn't pass my buddies honda because of a burned out bulb.
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Some states that do not require turn signals require them to work if you have them.
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True. but as i looked more into it i found this..
This was taken from the UTAH 2009-10 official vehicle safety inspection manual for motorcycles.
"C. TURN SIGNALS
1. Check turn signal operation for proper functioning.
a. REJECT when:
1) Turn signals are missing when required. (After January 1, 1973)
2) Turn signals fail to function properly.
3) Turn signal lamps do not indicate amber to the front and red or amber to the rear.
*NOTE: When a motorcycle is originally equipped with turn signals, they must be present and function as designed by OEM.
*NOTE: All motorcycles manufactured after January 1, 1973 must be equipped with turn signals (49 CFR 571.108), (UCA 41-6a-160i(c))."
Id check with the local DMV before I payed a ticket.. or at least so i was aware of what i was doing.
This was taken from the UTAH 2009-10 official vehicle safety inspection manual for motorcycles.
"C. TURN SIGNALS
1. Check turn signal operation for proper functioning.
a. REJECT when:
1) Turn signals are missing when required. (After January 1, 1973)
2) Turn signals fail to function properly.
3) Turn signal lamps do not indicate amber to the front and red or amber to the rear.
*NOTE: When a motorcycle is originally equipped with turn signals, they must be present and function as designed by OEM.
*NOTE: All motorcycles manufactured after January 1, 1973 must be equipped with turn signals (49 CFR 571.108), (UCA 41-6a-160i(c))."
Id check with the local DMV before I payed a ticket.. or at least so i was aware of what i was doing.
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