VTL 1251 — Legislation

Legislation Search OpenLegislation Statutes Search Term Search icon Search previous SECTION 1250 Traffic laws apply to persons operating motorcycles up ARTICLE 34-A Operation of Motorcycles next SECTION 1252 Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic Viewing most recent revision (from 2014-09-22) View historical revision as of: -- Choose a Date -- 2014-09-22 Share Facebook Email SECTION 1251 Riding on motorcycles Vehicle & Traffic (VAT) CHAPTER 71, TITLE 7, ARTICLE 34-A § 1251. Riding on motorcycles. (a) A person operating a motorcycle shall ride only upon the permanent and regular seat attached thereto, and such operator shall not carry any other person nor shall any other person ride on a motorcycle unless such motorcycle is designed to carry more than one person, in which event a passenger may ride upon the permanent and regular seat if designed for two persons, or upon another seat firmly attached to the motorcycle at the rear or side of the operator. (b) A person shall ride upon a motorcycle only 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. (c) No person shall operate a motorcycle while carrying any package, bundle or other article which prevents him from keeping both hands on the handlebars. (d) 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.