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Maryland State Motorcycle Laws (this list is for riders on the road)

Helmet	Required
State Funded Rider Ed	Available for all eligible applicants-required under age 18
Eye Protection	Required by law unless equipped with windscreen
Daytime Use of Headlight	No Restriction
LED Headlights	Beginning June 1, 2008, a new Maryland law went into effect that allows motorcyclists to place light emitting diode (LED) pods and strips so that other drivers can see them. Maryland Senate Bill 713 also lets motorcyclists use blue dot illumination on the backs of motorcycles.
Passenger Age Restriction	No Restriction
Periodic Safety Inspection	Required upon title transfer
Mirrors	2 Required (left & right)
Radar Detector	No Restriction
Turn Signals	Not required per § 22-206(b)(1)
Muffler	Required
Maximum Sound Level	Maximum allowable A-weighted sound levels based on measurement distance of 50 feet (Sec. 11.14.07.04): 1)After 7/1/75 82-86dBA 2)after 1/1/79 78-82dBA
State Insurance	Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(20/40/10)
Earplugs	Prohibited by law with the exception of: "Custom Made Earplugs" Refer to: Section 21-1120 of the Maryland Code of Laws
Handlebar Height	Maximum of 15" above seat
License	In D.C., you need a motorcycle license for most scooters. In Maryland and Virginia, you need one if the engine is over 50cc.
Lemon Law	In Maryland motorcycles are coverd under the lemon law. Repair Interval and Coverage Period: 1 repair attempt in the braking or steering system or 4 repair attempts or 30 calendar days out of service for other problems. 15 months or 15,000 miles. 12 months or 12,000 miles for leased vehicles.
Lane Splitting	§ 21-1303. Operating on laned roadways (c) Overtaking and passing.- The operator of a motorcycle may not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken (d) Driving between lanes of traffic prohibited.- A person may not operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles