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Penalties for First Time Speeders by State
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+ No helmets (over 21)
x Required by law
# Available for all eligible applicants
* Prohibited to use or possess
> Required if carrying a passenger
1 Reflectorization required
2 Must have in possession
3 Required for novice riders
4 Required under age 18
5 Required under age 19
6 Required under age 21
7 Required under age 15 with learner¼s permit or for one year after obtaining
license
8 Required for passengers
9 Requi red for i nstructional permit holders
10 Required under age 16
11 Required for first-time applicants
12 May waive skills test for successful completion of rider education
13 May waive knowledge test for successful completion of rider education
14 Required unless equipped with windscreen
15 Required unless equipped with windscreen that is 15" above handlebars
16 Required at speeds over 35 mph
17 Modulating headlight permitted
18 Required for vehicles manufactured after 1/15/56
19 Required for vehicles manufactured after 4/1/77
20 Required for vehicles manu-factured during or after 1978
21 Required for vehicles manu-factured during or after 1980
22 Prohibits passengers under age 5
23 Prohibits passengers under age 7
24 Single earphone only
25 To be used for communica-tion purposes only
26 Required by inspection regulations
27 Random
28 Annual emissions, some areas
29 Upon title transfer
30 Over 21 exempt with proof of completion of riders safety course, or with
proof of medical insurance in amount of at least $10,000.
31 Over 21 exempt with stickerã obtained from State after presenting DMV with
proof of insurance.
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| State | Jail time | Fines | State | Jail time | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alabama | Up to 10 days | Up to $100 | Montana | $10-$100 | |
Alaska | Up to $300 | Nebraska | $10-$200 | ||
Arizona | Up to $250 | Nevada | Up to 6 mos. | Up to $1,000 | |
Arkansas | Up to 10 days | Up to $100 | New Hampshire | Up to $1,000 | |
California | Up to $100 | New Jersey | Up to 15 days | $50-$200 | |
Colorado | $15-$100 | New Mexico | Up to 90 days | Up to $300 | |
Connecticut | Up to $50 | New York | Up to 30 days | $30-$400 | |
Delaware | $20 | North Carolina | Up to 60 days | $100-$1,000 | |
Washington, D.C. | $15-$100 | North Dakota | $5->$99 | ||
Florida | $25-$250 | Ohio | Up to $100 | ||
Georgia | Up to 12 mos. | Up to $1,000 | Oklahoma | 5 to 30 days | $10-$200 |
Hawaii | Up to $200 | Oregon | $75-$600 | ||
Idaho | Up to $100 | Pennsylvania | $35 | ||
Illinois | Up to $1,000 | Rhode Island | $50 | ||
Indiana | Up to $500 | South Carolina | Up to 30 days | $15-200 | |
Iowa | Up to 30 days | $50-$100 | South Dakota | Up to 30 days | Up to $200 |
Kansas | Up to $500 | Tennessee | Up to 30 days | Up to $50 | |
Kentucky | Up to $100 | Texas | $1-$200 | ||
Louisiana | Up to 30 days | Up to $175 | Utah | Up to 90 days | Up to $750 |
Maine | $25-$250 | Vermont | Up to $175 | ||
Maryland | Up to $500 | Virginia | Up to $200 | ||
Massachusetts | Not less than $50 | Washington | Up to $250 | ||
Michigan | Up to $100 | West Virginia | Up to $100 | ||
Minnesota | Up to $200 | Wisconsin | $30-$300 | ||
Mississippi | Up to 10 days | Up to $100 | Wyoming | Up to 30 days | Up to $200 |
Missouri | Up to 6 mos. | Up to $500 |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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