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Gonzales Motorcycle Insurance

Motorcycle Licenses in Gonzales

^ There is no separate class of driver's license for motorcycle riders. [Read More]

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Motorcycle Laws in Gonzales

^ All motorcycle riders must wear a properly equipped safety helmet. [Read More]

Motorcycle Insurance Providers in Gonzales, LA

Gonzales, LA Motorcycle Insurance

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Motorcycle Insurance Coverage Requirements in Gonzales


  • Minimum Liability Limits in Gonzales, LA: 15/30/25 [2]
    • 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 Gonzales [2]
    • 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.

Gonzales Motorcycle Insurance Liability Requirements

Required Motorcycle Insurance Coverage in Gonzales

Mandatory motorcycle insurance coverage for riders in the state of Gonzales, LA.

  • Motorcycle Insurance Requirements in Gonzales [2]
    • Bodily injury liability coverage
    • Property damage liability coverage

Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Gonzales

    • Motorcycle helmets required for all riders. [3]

Motorcycle Insurance Laws & Regulations in Gonzales, LA

Motorcycle License Regulations in Gonzales, LA [3]

Detailed information about Gonzales laws and regulations regarding obtaining and maintaining a motorcycle license in the state.

Motorcycle License Laws in Gonzales
  • Motorcycle License Laws in Gonzales
    • 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 Gonzales, LA [3]

Various regulations and laws in Gonzales regarding riders and passengers of motorcycles, as well as the equipment used on bikes.

  • Motorcycle Equipment Laws in Gonzales
    • 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 Gonzales, LA

Rider & Driver Facts in Gonzales, LA

Gonzales Accident Reporting Regulations

  • Accident Reporting in Gonzales [3]
    • 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.

Gonzales Highway Facts

  • Speed Limits in Gonzales [2]
    • Rural interstates: 75 mph
    • Urban interstates: 70 mph
    • Other roads: 65 mph
  • Consumption of Motor Fuel in LA [4]
    • Louisiana ranked 24th in the U.S. in 2011 in total motor fuel consumption.

Gonzales Motorcycle Registrations

  • Registered Riders in LA [5]
    • 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 Gonzales

The city of Gonzales (Louisiana) has an approximate population of 9,781 and is located in Ascension County. [6]

LA Motorcycle Insurance

Gonzales, LA Motorcycle Insurance

To learn more about about Motorcycle Insurance in Gonzales, or for additional resources related to Gonzales Motorcycle Insurance, visit the Louisiana Department of Insurance.

Did you know?

In 2013, 88,000 motorcyclists were injured, down 5.4% from 93,000 in 2012 (Insurance Information Institute)

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References

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)