| Motorcycle Laws In Louisiana |
| Safety
Helmet |
Required
by law - (effective 8/15/04) |
| State
Funded Rider Ed |
Available
for all eligible applicants |
| Eye
Protection |
Required
by law unless equipped with windscreen |
| Daytime Use
of Headlight |
Modulating
headlights permitted |
| Passenger
Seat |
Required
if carrying a passenger |
| Passenger
Footrest |
Required
if carrying a passenger |
| Passenger
Age Restriction |
Provides
that a child at
least five year of age or older is only authorized to be a passenger on
a motorcycle if such child is properly seated on the motorcycle and
such child is wearing a safety helmet. |
| Helmet
Speakers |
No
Restrictions |
| Periodic
Safety Inspection |
Required
by law |
| Mirror
Left(L) Right(R) |
One on
left side required by law |
| Radar
Detector |
No
Restriction |
| Turn Signals |
Required
by law |
| Muffler |
No
acoustical criteria. |
| Maximum
Sound Level |
No
acoustical criteria. |
| State
Insurance Requirements |
Compulsory
Liability (Minimum Limits)(10/20/10) |
| Handlebar
Height |
Maximum
of 15" above seat |
| Rider-Education
Waiver |
Skill
Test |
| Accept
Motorcycle Endorsement From
Other States |
Yes |
| Accept
RiderEd Completion Card From
Other States |
No |
| Motorcycles
operating two abreast in
same lane |
Yes. RS
32:191.1§191.1.
- Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic
A. All motorcycles are entitled to full use of a lane and no motor
vehicle shall be driven in such manner as to deprive any motorcycle of
the full use of a lane. This Subsection shall not apply to motorcycles
operated two abreast in a single lane. |
| Lane
Splitting |
RS
32:191.1
§191.1. Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic
B. The operator of a motorcycle shall not overtake and pass in the same
lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken.
C. No person shall operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or
between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles. |
| Lemon Law
Coverage |
Yes;
Two references listed below: 1)
Louisiana Lemon Law - RS51:1941 §1941. Definitions - RS 32:781
– (19)
2) RS51:1942
§1942. Manufacturer's duty to repair; nonconformity |
