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Is there an age restriction for motorcycle passengers in New York State?

April 26, 2017age Motorcycle new york new york state passengers

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Is there an age restriction for motorcycle passengers in New York State?

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There is no age restriction for passengers on motorcycles in New York State. According to Section 1251 of NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law, for anyone to ride as a passenger the motorcycle must be designed to carry more than one person, in which event a passenger may ride upon the permanent and regular seat. “A person shall ride upon a motorcycle while sitting astride the seat, facing forward, with one leg on each side of the motorcycle, unless said person is seated in a sidecar affixed to said motorcycle.” Additionally, “No operator shall carry any person, nor shall any person ride, in a position that will interfere with the operation or control of the motorcycle or the view of the operator.” The passenger must also wear a DOT-approved motorcycle helmet.