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Front Toward Enemy
All states are different, but I know in Ohio and California you can run rear only, as long as it passes the stopping distance test (which should be a required part of the state inspection). Here's a link where you can look up equipment standards for bikes. This site is for lighting, but it connects you to the statutes for all motor vehicle equipment.
http://www.wykedilluzionz.com/laws/
Incidentally, Spades, Indiana has the most plain written law on motorcycle brakes on earth!
BUT it is directly contradicted by another, later section. Read carefully below:
IC 9-19-3-2
Motorcycles
Sec. 2. A motorcycle and a motor-driven cycle, when operated upon a highway, must be equipped with at least one (1) brake, which may be operated by hand or foot.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.
Now, you would have to look up the offical definition of a highway to see if you can run around the neighborhood speedway style!
Contrast that with the lighting laws now. According to the law, you have to have the same lights and reflectors on that thing as a brand new bike to be in compliance.
IC 9-19-7-2
Handlebars; brakes; footrests; lamps and reflectors
Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a motorcycle operated on the streets or highways by a resident of Indiana must meet the following requirements:
(1) Be equipped with handlebars that rise not higher than the shoulders of the driver when the driver is seated in the driver's seat or saddle.
(2) Be equipped with brakes in good working order on both front and rear wheels.
(3) Be equipped with footrests or pegs for both operator and passenger.
(4) Be equipped with lamps and reflectors meeting the standards of the United States Department of Transportation.
(b) A motorcycle manufactured before January 1, 1956, is not required to be equipped with lamps and other illuminating devices under subsection (a) if the motorcycle is not operated at the times when lighted head lamps and other illuminating devices are required under IC 9-21-7-2.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.1-1992, SEC.49; P.L.63-1994, SEC.1; P.L.2-2010, SEC.1; P.L.87-2010, SEC.28.
So, are you leqal to operate your bike with one wheel brake only? Depends on which section you are thinking of when you are driving, right? Actually, you will never get ticketed for having too many brakes or turn signals, but you may get stopped for having too few of either, or too many headlights, taillights, or running lights. If you are on the fringe a bit (warrants, like to drink and ride, act like a jackass when you ride) these are more likely to be exploited. If you are a little more of a square, maybe not as much, but in these days of declining "revenues" for states, cities, and counties, I'm inclined to skip paying for the dumb shit.
I don't care how many brakes and lights ya run, still a fantastic looking bike.
http://www.wykedilluzionz.com/laws/
Incidentally, Spades, Indiana has the most plain written law on motorcycle brakes on earth!
BUT it is directly contradicted by another, later section. Read carefully below:IC 9-19-3-2
Motorcycles
Sec. 2. A motorcycle and a motor-driven cycle, when operated upon a highway, must be equipped with at least one (1) brake, which may be operated by hand or foot.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.
Now, you would have to look up the offical definition of a highway to see if you can run around the neighborhood speedway style!
Contrast that with the lighting laws now. According to the law, you have to have the same lights and reflectors on that thing as a brand new bike to be in compliance.
IC 9-19-7-2
Handlebars; brakes; footrests; lamps and reflectors
Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a motorcycle operated on the streets or highways by a resident of Indiana must meet the following requirements:
(1) Be equipped with handlebars that rise not higher than the shoulders of the driver when the driver is seated in the driver's seat or saddle.
(2) Be equipped with brakes in good working order on both front and rear wheels.
(3) Be equipped with footrests or pegs for both operator and passenger.
(4) Be equipped with lamps and reflectors meeting the standards of the United States Department of Transportation.
(b) A motorcycle manufactured before January 1, 1956, is not required to be equipped with lamps and other illuminating devices under subsection (a) if the motorcycle is not operated at the times when lighted head lamps and other illuminating devices are required under IC 9-21-7-2.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.1-1992, SEC.49; P.L.63-1994, SEC.1; P.L.2-2010, SEC.1; P.L.87-2010, SEC.28.
So, are you leqal to operate your bike with one wheel brake only? Depends on which section you are thinking of when you are driving, right? Actually, you will never get ticketed for having too many brakes or turn signals, but you may get stopped for having too few of either, or too many headlights, taillights, or running lights. If you are on the fringe a bit (warrants, like to drink and ride, act like a jackass when you ride) these are more likely to be exploited. If you are a little more of a square, maybe not as much, but in these days of declining "revenues" for states, cities, and counties, I'm inclined to skip paying for the dumb shit.
I don't care how many brakes and lights ya run, still a fantastic looking bike.
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