Pennsylvania Motorcycle Laws

SGT Tomko · 07-02-2008

According to PA law: Any motorcycle carrying a passenger, other than in a sidecar or enclosed cab, shall be equipped with footrests and handholds for the passenger.

Just found this out today. Did any of you PA riders know this? And do you know if a sissy bar counts as a handhold?

SilverBullet · 07-02-2008

Yes a sissy bar counts because they can grip the sides of it. Just like on sport bikes like the Busa which has that metal bar behind the passenger or the hand hold on the kawasaki ZZR 600.

Did you know that stupid strap on the passanger seat is considered a hand hold. half the time it is covered up by the passenger themselves and is held on with staples, but it counts.......lol

Jerrysea · 07-02-2008

same applies in maryland. Those are some of the items they look at when your bike is inspected. (Only at title transfer on used bikes)

CTRider · 07-03-2008

Yep, sissy bar, luggage rack, seat strap...it's all good. Just as long as the passenger has the option of grabbing something other than you. Hey, some people need their space...

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SilverBullet Life Begins at 200 mph BTK Expert Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Da Burgh! AKA Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 648	Yes a sissy bar counts because they can grip the sides of it. Just like on sport bikes like the Busa which has that metal bar behind the passenger or the hand hold on the kawasaki ZZR 600. Did you know that stupid strap on the passanger seat is considered a hand hold. half the time it is covered up by the passenger themselves and is held on with staples, but it counts.......lol

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Jerrysea Finally Got Into First Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 72	same applies in maryland. Those are some of the items they look at when your bike is inspected. (Only at title transfer on used bikes)

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