20 4 - MOTORCYCLE/SCOOTER & MOTORIZED BICYCLE REGULATIONS MOTORCYCLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS When riding on public roadways, motorcyclists are required to follow all other traffic laws that apply to four-wheeled vehicles. (For in-depth information on motorcycle laws and safe riding practices, study the “Ohio Motorcycle Operator’s Manual.”) Definition of Motorcycle A motor vehicle with motive power having a seat or saddle for the use of the operator, designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, and having no occupant compartment top or occupant compartment top that can be installed or removed by the user. Definition of Motor-driven cycle or Motor Scooter Any vehicle designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, with a seat for the driver and floor pad for the driver’s feet, and is equipped with a motor with a piston displacement between fifty and one hundred fifty cubic centimeters piston displacement that produces not more than five brake horsepower and is capable of propelling the vehicle at a speed greater than twenty miles per hour on a level surface. Registration of a Motorcycle Any person operating a motorcycle on public roadways must register it annually with the Bureau of Motor Vehicles and hold a valid motorcycle license or endorsement. Special Laws for Motorcycle/Scooter Riders Riding abreast: R.C. 4511.55B prohibits persons who operate motorcycles or bicycles upon a public roadway from riding more than two abreast (side by side) in a single lane, except on paths or parts of a roadway set aside for the exclusive use of motorcycles, scooters, or bicycles. 
Helmets and eye protection: State law requires all motorcycle operators and passengers to wear safety glasses or other approved protective eye devices at all times when riding on the street per Ohio Administrative Code 4501-17-04. The law also requires that the following persons wear an approved protective safety helmet which meets Federal Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) standards at all times when riding on the street: All motorcycle/scooter operators and passengers who are under 18 
years of age. 
All novice operators regardless of age. A novice is defined as 
anyone who has had less than one year of experience as a licensed 
motorcycle/scooter operator. 
All motorcycle and scooter passengers, regardless of age, when they 
are riding with a driver who is legally required to wear a helmet.
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