(1) An individual operating a motorcycle shall ride only on the permanent and regular seat attached to the motorcycle. (2) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (2)(b): (i) an individual operating a motorcycle may not carry any other individual on the motorcycle; and (ii) a passenger may not ride on a motorcycle. (b) If a motorcycle is designed to carry more than one individual, a passenger may ride on: (i) the permanent and regular seat, if designed for two individuals; or (ii) another seat firmly attached to the motorcycle at the rear or side of the operator. (3) An individual shall ride on a motorcycle only while sitting astride the seat, facing forward, with one leg on either side of the motorcycle. (4) An individual may not operate a motorcycle while carrying a package, bundle, or other article that prevents the operator from keeping both hands on the handlebars. (5) An operator of a motorcycle may not carry an individual and an individual may not ride in a position that interferes with: (a) the operation or control of the motorcycle; or (b) the view of the operator. (6) A violation of this section is an infraction.
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