Motorcycle Insurance Providers in New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, LA Motorcycle Insurance
Motorcycle Insurance Coverage Requirements in New Orleans
- Minimum Liability Limits in New Orleans, 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 New Orleans [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.
New Orleans Motorcycle Insurance Liability Requirements
Mandatory motorcycle insurance coverage for riders in the state of New Orleans, LA.
- Motorcycle Insurance Requirements in New Orleans [2]
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- Bodily injury liability coverage
- Property damage liability coverage
Motorcycle Helmet Laws in New Orleans
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- Motorcycle helmets required for all riders. [3]
Motorcycle Insurance Laws & Regulations in New Orleans, LA
Motorcycle License Regulations in New Orleans, LA [3]
Detailed information about New Orleans laws and regulations regarding obtaining and maintaining a motorcycle license in the state.
- Motorcycle License Laws in New Orleans
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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 New Orleans, LA [3]
Various regulations and laws in New Orleans regarding riders and passengers of motorcycles, as well as the equipment used on bikes.
- Motorcycle Equipment Laws in New Orleans
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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 New Orleans, LA
New Orleans Accident Reporting Regulations
- Accident Reporting in New Orleans [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.
New Orleans Highway Facts
- Speed Limits in New Orleans [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.
New Orleans 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 New Orleans
The city of New Orleans (Louisiana) has an approximate population of 343,829 and is located in Orleans County. [6]
New Orleans, LA Motorcycle Insurance
To learn more about about Motorcycle Insurance in New Orleans, or for additional resources related to New Orleans Motorcycle Insurance, visit the Louisiana Department of Insurance.
Did you know?
In some states with harsh winters, riders can opt for insurance coverage that is suspended during winter.
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)
