Arizona Motorcycle Info: Insurance, Licensing, Safety, and More
Motorcycle Insurance & Requirements
Motorcycle insurance is required in Arizona and must be carried at:
- Bodily Injury Liability Limit for Individual: $15,000
- Bodily Injury Liability Limit for Every Person in Accident: $30,000
- Property Damage Liability Limit: $10,000
When looking for insurance quotes in Arizona, you may want to begin by looking at our review of insurance companies or get more detailed information on motorcycle insurance companies from the state regulator's website. You can see the full list of licensed insurers in the state plus get many other useful resources including information on how to file a complaint by visiting the state insurance division web site.
Licensing and Registration
A motorcycle license or endorsement is required to drive a motorcycle in Arizona. An applicant for a motorcycle license or endorsement who is under 18 must have held an Arizona instruction permit for at least 6 months. An applicant must also have satisfactorily completed a motorcycle driver education program that is approved by MVD, or the parent or guardian must certify in writing that the applicant has completed at least 30 hours of motorcycle driving practice.
Please visit these Arizona websites for updated and detailed information
Helmet Laws
Helmet law is applicable to people of seventeen years and younger in Arizona. We strongly advocate the use of helmets at all times for all riders and passengers to protect from injuries.
Use our specialized search to find Arizona motorcycle resources
Motorcycle Safety Schools and Training Programs
Many states offer motorcycle safety training programs and most insurance companies will offer discounts to bikers that have completed a certified course.
Below is a partial list of The Motorcycle Safety Foundation Certified Safety courses in Arizona. See www.msf-usa.org for a complete and updated list
- Phoenix - Motorcycle Rider Training
- Tucson - Pima Community College
- Mesa - Chester's Harley-davidson
- Glendale - Ride Northern Arizona - Glendale Community College
- Casa Grande - Ride Arizona Mtc - Casa Grande
- Gilbert - T.e.a.m. Arizona - Gilbert
- Tempe - Chandler Harley-davidson
- Luke Afb - Arizona Progressive School of Riding
Accidents and Safety in Arizona
According to the National Highway Traffic Association and Federal Highway Administration, in 2008 there were 133,586 motorcycles registered in Arizona with only 133 motorcycle accident deaths in the state.
| State | Registered Motorcycles | Motorcycle Riders Killed | Percent Helmeted | Percent Not Helmeted | Impaired Riders Killed (BAC=.01+) |
| AZ | 133.586 | 133 | 49% | 51% | 32% |
| UT | 57.806 | 34 | 32% | 68% | 15% |
| CO | 118.391 | 88 | 33% | 67% | 32% |
| NM | 46.882 | 45 | 4% | 96% | 38% |
| CA | 741.027 | 537 | 88% | 12% | 30% |
| NV | 64.733 | 59 | 75% | 25% | 42% |
Sweet Rides in Arizona
Here are some of the designated highways to consider for a ride. Enjoy the beautiful vistas the state has to offer bikers.
- Coronado Trail Scenic Byway
- Historic Route 66
- Kaibab Plateau-North Rim Parkway
- Red Rock Scenic Byway
- Sky Island Scenic Byway
Biking Clubs
- Just Us PSMC
Useful Resources
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