Louisiana state motorcycle laws
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| Safety Helmet |
Required by law - (effective 8/15/04)
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| State Funded Rider Ed |
Available for all eligible applicants |
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| Eye Protection |
Required by law unless equipped with windscreen |
| Daytime Use of Headlight |
Modulating headlights permitted |
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| Passenger Seat |
Required if carrying a passenger |
| Passenger Footrest |
Required if carrying a passenger |
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| 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
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| Periodic Safety Inspection |
Required by law |
| Mirror Left(L) Right(R) |
One on left side required by law |
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| Radar Detector |
No Restriction |
| Turn Signals |
Not required per RS LA Code, Section RS 32:306
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| Muffler |
No acoustical criteria. |
| Maximum Sound Level |
No acoustical criteria. |
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| State Insurance Requirements |
Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(10/20/10) |
| Handlebar Height |
Maximum of 15" above seat |
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| Rider-Education Waiver |
Skill Test |
| Accept Motorcycle Endorsement From Other States |
Yes |
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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
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| Off Road
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| Safety Helmet |
Required if under age 18 |
| Eye Protection |
Not Required |
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| Minimum Operator Age |
No Restriction |
| Rider Education Certification |
Not Required |
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| Operator License |
Not Required |
| Headlight |
Not Required |
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| Taillight |
Not Required |
| Muffler |
Not Required |
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| Maximum Sound Level |
No Limit |
| Spark Arrestor |
Not Required |
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| Registration |
Required by law except street-registered OHMs and OHMs in races.
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| Vehicle Title |
Required by law. |
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| Trails Program |
Not Available |
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