Illinois motorcycle insurance

According to the State of Illinois Operator’s Manual, you need to follow the same laws as other motorists. Additionally, there are several motorcycle-specific rules you need to be aware of.

You’re required to:

• Carry minimum insurance coverage

• Have a motorcycle endorsement from Illinois or another state

• Use headlights during the day

• Wear eye protection or have a windshield installed on your bike

• Align your bike’s handgrips below the height of your head when seated

• Ensure your bike has a passenger seat and footrest if you intend to carry passengers

You can customize your motorcycle, but keep the following in mind to ensure your bike remains street legal:

• Mirrors: Required (at least one)

• Headlights: Required—must always be active, though you can use a modulating daytime headlight

• Mufflers: Required, and cannot be modified to amplify noise above the original muffler

• Safety inspections: Optional

• Noise levels: Per the Illinois Environmental Protection Regulations, Sec. 902-122: “Maximum allowable A-weighted sound levels based on measurements taken at a distance of 50 feet: 80– 82dBA at less than 35 mph; 86dBA at more than 35 mph.”

Under Illinois law, you and your passengers aren’t required to wear helmets. However, you both need to protect your eyes with glasses, goggles, or transparent shields:

• Glasses: Common eyepieces worn in front of the eyes, including glasses or sunglasses made of shatter-proof material.

• Goggles: Eyewear that protects the eyes without getting in the way of peripheral vision. The goggles must cover the front and sides of your face, though they don’t need to form a complete seal with the face.

• Transparent shields: Can be one of two types:

  • A shatter-proof windshield attached to the bike’s front that extends above your eyes when you’re in a standard, upright seating position

  • A face shield covering your eyes and face, typically as part of a helmet

We offer the following discounts:

• Home ownership discount

• Multi-cycle discount

• Loyalty discount

• Rider group discount

• Multi-line discount

• Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) member discount

• Winter discount

• Full ownership discount

Be sure to ask about available discounts when you get your Dairyland quote.

Farmland, hills, and incredible views of the Mississippi River—Elizabeth Scales Mound Road has plenty to offer! You'll also ride along scenic Blackjack Road, famed for its many curves. Stop in the town of Galena to grab a bite to eat, refill your gas tank, or just take a breather.

If you enjoy a good view, this ride is for you. On one side of the road, you have the Mississippi River. On the other, you have farms, caves, bluffs, and wetlands. Ready for some twists and turns? Take advantage of this route’s many side roads. And if you go at the right time of year, you’ll spot plenty of exciting birds, including the occasional bald eagle. 

Within this national forest, you'll see waterfalls, bluffs, lakes, caves, and cypress swamps. The area, known as the Illinois Ozarks, also provides plenty of curves and hilly roads. Along the way, you'll also encounter several stunning landmarks, including the Garden of the Gods—a collection of rocks protruding out of the green grasses—and Cave-in-Rock, a riverside cave used by Native Americans for thousands of years.

With its scenic routes and picture-perfect landscapes, Illinois has what it takes to make for a great motorcycle ride. To make the most of your trip, be sure you're covered with an affordable motorcycle insurance policy. We’re here to help.