Louisiana Motorcycle Laws - View All States Motorcycle Laws
We have put together a simple list of the primary Louisiana state motorcycle laws to help you when traveling through Louisiana on a motorcycle. These Louisiana motorcycle laws where confirmed accurate as of the time of publishing and are provided to you as a reference only. For Louisiana's complete motorcycle laws, please visit the Louisiana state Motor Vehicle website.

Safety Helmet: Required by law
Eye Protection: Required by law unless equipped with windscreen
Passenger Age: At least five year of age must be properly seated on the motorcycle and wearing a safety helmet
Helmet Speakers: No Restrictions
Mirrors: One on left side required by law
Headlight: Modulating headlight permitted
Turn Signals: Required by law
Handlebars: Handgrips below shoulder height
Muffler: No acoustical criteria.
Noise Restrictions: No acoustical criteria.
Riding Two Abreast in Lane: 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: 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.
Insurance: Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(10/20/10)

These state motorcycle laws very verified as current at the time they were published on this page. Some laws may have been changed or repealed and new laws may have be added. Check with state and/or local authorities for the most up to date laws and regulations.