Louisiana Motorcycle Info: Insurance, Licensing, Safety, and More
Motorcycle Insurance & Requirements
Owning motorcycle insurance is a law in Louisiana. Your policy must provide a minimum liability protection to satisfy the legal requirement:
- Bodily Injury Liability Limit for Individual: $10,000
- Bodily Injury Liability Limit for Every Person in Accident: $20,000
- Property Damage Liability Limit: $10,000
When looking for insurance quotes in Louisiana, you may want to begin by looking at our review of insurance companies or get more detailed information on motorcycle insurance companies from the state regulator's website. You can see the full list of licensed insurers in the state plus get many other useful resources including information on how to file a complaint by visiting the state insurance division web site.
Licensing and Registration
Please visit these Louisiana websites for updated and detailed information
Helmet Laws
Helmets are required in the state of Louisiana, must be in all riders possession and worn by riders and passengers. We strongly advocate the use of helmets at all times for all riders and passengers to protect from injuries.
Use our specialized search to find Louisiana motorcycle resources
Motorcycle Safety Schools and Training Programs
Many states offer motorcycle safety training programs and most insurance companies will offer discounts to bikers that have completed a certified course.
Below is a partial list of The Motorcycle Safety Foundation Certified Safety courses in Louisiana. See www.msf-usa.org for a complete and updated list
- New Orleans - Crescent City Motorcycle Training
- Baton Rouge - Louisiana Dept. of Transportation
- Shreveport - Shreveport Harley-davidson/buell
- Lafayette - Louis f. Babin Institute of Fire Training
- Lake Charles - Calcasieu Parish School Board
- Slidell - Louisiana Tech College-slidell Campus
- Metairie - Zephyr Field
- Harvey - d & l Powersports
Accidents and Safety in Louisiana
According to the National Highway Traffic Association and Federal Highway Administration, in 2008 there were 68,496 motorcycles registered in Louisiana with only 76 motorcycle accident deaths in the state.
| State | Registered Motorcycles | Motorcycle Riders Killed | Percent Helmeted | Percent Not Helmeted | Impaired Riders Killed (BAC=.01+) |
| LA | 68.496 | 76 | 59% | 41% | 36% |
| AR | 71.080 | 59 | 42% | 58% | 37% |
| MS | 28.171 | 39 | 79% | 21% | 32% |
| TX | 435.492 | 480 | 38% | 62% | 46% |
Sweet Rides in Louisiana
Here are some of the designated highways to consider for a ride. Enjoy the beautiful vistas the state has to offer bikers.
- Creole Nature Trail
- Great River Road
- Attakapas-Coushatta Scenic Byway
- Bayou Teche Scenic Byway
- Bienville Trace Scenic Byway
- Colonial Trails Scenic Byway
- Jean Lafitte Scenic Byway
- Longleaf Trail Scenic Byway
- Louisiana Scenic Bayou Byway
- Northwest Louisiana Scenic Byway
- Promised Land Scenic Byway
- The Real French Destination Scenic Byway
- River Road Scenic Byway
- San Bernardo Scenic Byway
- Toledo Bend Forest Scenic Byway
- Tunica Trace Scenic Byway
- Wetlands Cultural Trail
- Zydeco Cajun Prairie Scenic Byway
Biking Clubs
- Bayou Country Riders
Useful Resources
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