Legal Question in Traffic Law in Louisiana

motorcycle laws

When did the helmet law go out of effect?? How long was it in effect for?


Asked on 1/21/04, 9:29 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

J.Clayton Davie, Jr. Davie & Davie, LLC

Re: motorcycle laws

In 1968, Louisiana adopted a motorcycle helmet law which applied to all riders and passengers, but was amended in 1976 to require helmet use only by riders under the age of 18. A universal helmet law was reenacted in 1982; however, effective August 1999, the law was again amended to require helmet use only by motorcycle operators and passengers under the age of 18; and

riders 18 and older who do not have medical insurance coverage of at least $10,000.

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Answered on 1/21/04, 9:44 am


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