[§291C-152]  Riding on motorcycles. (a)  A person operating a motorcycle shall ride only upon the permanent andregular seat attached thereto, and such operator shall not carry any otherperson nor shall any other person ride on a motorcycle unless the motorcycle isdesigned to carry more than one person, in which event a passenger may rideupon the permanent and regular seat if designed for two persons, or uponanother seat firmly attached to the motorcycle at the rear or side of theoperator.

(b)  A person shall ride upon a motorcycle onlywhile sitting astride the seat, facing forward, with one leg on each side ofthe motorcycle.

(c)  No person shall operate a motorcycle whilecarrying any package, bundle, or other article which prevents the person fromkeeping both hands on the handlebars.

(d)  No operator shall carry any person, norshall any person ride, in a position that will interfere with the operation orcontrol of the motorcycle or the view of the operator. [L 1971, c 150, pt of§1; gen ch 1985]

 

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  Carrying a person under seven years of age, see §291-11.