Louisiana Motorcycle Helmet Laws
STATUTE:
Title 32. Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation. Chapter 1. Louisiana Highway Regulatory
Act. Part IV. Traffic Regulations. Subpart G. Operation of Motorcycles, Motor-driven
Cycles and Bicycles. Section 190. Safety Helmets. :
"A.(1) No person shall operate or ride upon any motorcycle, motor driven cycle,
or motorized bicycle unless the person is equipped with and is wearing on the head
a safety helmet of the type and design manufactured for use by operators of such
vehicles, which shall be secured properly with a chin strap while the vehicle is
in motion. . . ."
FINE:
Title 32. Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation. Chapter 1. Louisiana Highway Regulatory
Act. Part IV. Traffic Regulations. Subpart G. Operation of Motorcycles, Motor-driven
Cycles and Bicycles. Section 190. Safety Helmets. :
"F. Any person who violates any provision of this Section shall upon conviction
be fined fifty dollars which shall include all costs of court. Notwithstanding any
contrary provision of law, no other cost or fee shall be assessed against any person
for a violation of this Section."
STANDARDS:
Title 32. Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation. Chapter 1. Louisiana Highway Regulatory
Act. Part IV. Traffic Regulations. Subpart G. Operation of Motorcycles, Motor-driven
Cycles and Bicycles. Section 190. Safety Helmets. :
"A. . . . All . . . safety helmets shall consist of lining, padding, visor, and
chin strap and shall meet such other specifications as shall be established by the
commissioner.
"B. It shall be unlawful to manufacture, sell, or distribute any protective helmet
for use by the operator of a motorcycle, motor driven cycle, or motorized bicycle,
or for use by the passenger thereon, unless such protective helmet is of a type
and specification approved by the commissioner who shall publish a notice of such
approval.
MISCELLANEOUS MOTORCYCLE LAWS
State Funded Rider Education
Available for all eligible applicants.
May waive skills test for successful completion of rider ed.
Eye Protection
Required unless equipped with wind screen.
Daytime Use Of Headlight
Modulating headlight permitted.
Passenger Seat
Required if carrying a passenger.
Passenger Footrests
Required if carrying a passenger.
Mirror
Left mirror required by law.
Periodic Safety Inspection
Required by law.
65 MPH Speed Limit
In effect on designated rural interstate highways.
LOUISIANA: DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF CLOTHING OR CLUB MEMBERSHIP IS ILLEGAL
Article I, Section 12 of the Louisiana Constitution, states that "In access to public
areas, accommodations, and facilities, every person shall be free from discrimination
based on race, religion, or national ancestry and from arbitrary, capricious, or
unreasonable discrimination based on age, sex, or physical condition. The DECLARATION
OF RIGHTS found in the Louisiana Constitution has as its stated purpose the securing
of justice for all people and protecting individual rights including equal protection
of the law and freedom of association.
The United States Supreme Court in the case of Cohen v. California, 403 U.S. 15
(1971), held that individuals have the constitutional right under the First Amendment
to wear clothing which displays writing or designs. The right of an individual to
freedom of association has long been recognized and protected by the United States
Supreme Court Thus, a person's right to wear the clothing of his choice, as well
as his right to belong to any club or organization of his choice is constitutionally
protected and persons or establishments who discriminate on the basis of clothing
or club membership are subject to lawsuit.
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