Riding To And From Milwaukee
Stay safe on your ride to Milwaukee, or wherever the open road takes you after your visit. Keep these motorcycle laws in Wisconsin and the surrounding states in mind.
Road Laws
WISCONSIN
| Headlight requirements |
Daytime use of headlight required per state law; Wisconsin Statutes, 346.595 (5) |
| Modulating headlight |
Permitted per Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, 571.108 |
| Eye protection |
Required unless motorcycle is equipped with a windscreen that extends to at least 15" above the handlebars; Wis. 347.485 (2) |
| Handlebar height |
Maximum of 30" above seat |
| Helmet protection |
Required by law under age 18 |
| Passenger Age Restriction |
None |
ILLINOIS
| Headlight requirements |
Daytime use of headlight required by state law; Illinois Vehicle Code, Sec. 12-1201(a) |
| Modulating headlight |
Permitted per Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, 571.108 |
| Eye protection |
Required by law unless equipped with windscreen |
| Handlebar height |
Handgrips below head height; Illinois Vehicle Code, Sec. 11-1403(c) |
| Helmet protection |
Not required |
| Passenger Age Restriction |
None |
MINNESOTA
| Headlight requirements |
Daytime Use of Headlight required by state law; 169.974, 5 |
| Modulating headlight |
Permitted per Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, 571.108 |
| Eye protection |
Required by law |
| Handlebar height |
No Restrictions |
| Helmet protection |
Required by law under age 18 |
| Passenger Age Restriction |
None |
MICHIGAN
| Headlight requirements |
Modulating headlight permitted |
| Eye protection |
Required by law unless equipped with windscreen. Required at speeds over 35 mph |
| Handlebar height |
Maximum of 15" above seat |
| Helmet protection |
Required for all motorcycle riders under 21. Helmets optional for riders over 21, with 2 years experience, or successful completion of a motorcycle safety course, and $20,000 in first party payable medical benefits |
| Passenger Age Restriction |
None
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