Motorcycle Insurance Providers in Bastrop, LA
Bastrop, LA Motorcycle Insurance
Motorcycle Insurance Coverage Requirements in Bastrop
- Minimum Liability Limits in Bastrop, LA: 15/30/25 [2]
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- 15 Required coverage up to $15,000 for one individual injured in an accident
- 30 Required coverage up to $30,000 for all persons injured in an accident
- 25 Required coverage up to $25,000 for property damage in an accident
- Insurer Verification of Insurance in Bastrop [2]
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- Insurer must notify Department of Motor Vehicles or other state agency of cancellation or nonrenewal.
- Insurers must submit entire list of insurance in effect, which may be compared with registrations at a state agency. Also known as a computer data law.
Bastrop Motorcycle Insurance Liability Requirements
Mandatory motorcycle insurance coverage for riders in the state of Bastrop, LA.
- Motorcycle Insurance Requirements in Bastrop [2]
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- Bodily injury liability coverage
- Property damage liability coverage
Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Bastrop
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- Motorcycle helmets required for all riders. [3]
Motorcycle Insurance Laws & Regulations in Bastrop, LA
Motorcycle License Regulations in Bastrop, LA [3]
Detailed information about Bastrop laws and regulations regarding obtaining and maintaining a motorcycle license in the state.
- Motorcycle License Laws in Bastrop
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- There is no separate class of driver's license for motorcycle riders.
- To operate a motorcycle, a person must obtain an endorsement to his or her regular driver's license. An endorsement can be obtained by passing an operation skills test and a knowledge test. An operation skills test does not have to be taken if the applicant successfully completed the Department-approved Motorcycle Safety, Awareness, and Operation Training Program.
Motorcycle Equipment Laws in Bastrop, LA [3]
Various regulations and laws in Bastrop regarding riders and passengers of motorcycles, as well as the equipment used on bikes.
- Motorcycle Equipment Laws in Bastrop
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- All motorcycle riders must wear a properly equipped safety helmet.
- All motorcycle operators must wear protective eye gear, unless the motorcycle is equipped with a windshield of sufficient height to protect the operator's eyes.
- Passenger footrest required if carrying a passenger.
- Every new motorcycle sold in Louisiana must have 2 red reflectors. All other motorcycles must have at least 1 reflector, which must be mounted properly so that it is visible for at least 100 feet.
- Every motorcycle must have 2 properly equipped white headlights on the front of the motorcycle that emit a white beam.
Rider & Driver Facts in Bastrop, LA
Bastrop Accident Reporting Regulations
- Accident Reporting in Bastrop [3]
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- Crashes must be reported immediately in cases of death, injury, or when property damage exceeds $500. Crashes must be reported when property damage exceeds $100.
- The deadline to file a report is 1 day.
Bastrop Highway Facts
- Speed Limits in Bastrop [2]
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- Rural interstates: 75 mph
- Urban interstates: 70 mph
- Other roads: 65 mph
- Consumption of Motor Fuel in LA [4]
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- Louisiana ranked 24th in the U.S. in 2011 in total motor fuel consumption.
Bastrop Motorcycle Registrations
- Registered Riders in LA [5]
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- In 2012, Louisiana totaled 68,297 motorcycles registrations.
- This number ranks 36th in the United States by state (including Washington, D.C.).
- Note: LA ranked 23rd in the nation in total auto registrations (all vehicle types) in 2011.
Additional information about Louisiana
About Bastrop
The city of Bastrop (Louisiana) has an approximate population of 11,365 and is located in Morehouse County. [6]
Bastrop, LA Motorcycle Insurance
To learn more about about Motorcycle Insurance in Bastrop, or for additional resources related to Bastrop Motorcycle Insurance, visit the Louisiana Department of Insurance.
Did you know?
Currently, laws requiring only some motorcyclists to wear a helmet are in place in 28 states.
1. ^ Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCIAA)
2. ^ Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)
3. ^ AAA Digest of Motor Laws and/or Louisiana DOT
4. ^ U.S. Department of Transportation
5. ^ Federal Highway Administration
6. ^ United States Census Bureau (2010)
