Maryland requires helmets. You may ride two abreast in a single lane. Their law on helmet speakers is somewhat roundabout and does not allow you to wear earplugs but does allow you the use of one helmet speaker for communications only.
When is a child old enough to ride a motorcycle? Common sense dictates the answer to this question. The child should be old enough to maintain body control and body support while on the motorcycle, be large enough to wear all of the required protective gear and be able to understand the basic concepts required when riding as a passenger. As with carrying an adult, the operator must immediately set the rules regarding mounting, dismounting and leaning.
There is a new law that goes into effect September 1, 2009 that prohibits children under the age of five from riding on motorcycles.
No minimum age, BUT, you need to install footpegs that they can reach comfortably.
There is no age requirement. As long as they can reach the pegs and must wear a helmet.
According to the PD officer that's in my office, he says the only law is that children 17 and under must have helmets, but otherwise there aren't any other laws about children on motorcycles.
Have not seen any laws against children riding on the back of a motorcycle, but do use some sense. Is the child capable of knowing to hold on and not let go? Do you have the proper gear to put on the child?
Per the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Maryland has no law expressing a preference for the rear seat. Maryland's laws pertain only to child restraint and adult safety belt usage.
They must wear a helmet.
not allowed
There are no laws concerning children and front seats. There is a law about children and the use of child safety seats.
There is no age restriction
No special law exists to children riding in the front seat. Texas requires all children under 8 years of age or under 4'9" to ride in child safety seats. Texas law requires front seat occupants drivers and passengers to be in seat belts.
you must spit on their head and shove it out the window