Motorcycle Insurance Providers in Port Barre, LA
Port Barre, LA Motorcycle Insurance
Motorcycle Insurance Coverage Requirements in Port Barre
- Minimum Liability Limits in Port Barre, 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 Port Barre [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.
Port Barre Motorcycle Insurance Liability Requirements
Mandatory motorcycle insurance coverage for riders in the state of Port Barre, LA.
- Motorcycle Insurance Requirements in Port Barre [2]
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- Bodily injury liability coverage
- Property damage liability coverage
Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Port Barre
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- Motorcycle helmets required for all riders. [3]
Motorcycle Insurance Laws & Regulations in Port Barre, LA
Motorcycle License Regulations in Port Barre, LA [3]
Detailed information about Port Barre laws and regulations regarding obtaining and maintaining a motorcycle license in the state.
- Motorcycle License Laws in Port Barre
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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 Port Barre, LA [3]
Various regulations and laws in Port Barre regarding riders and passengers of motorcycles, as well as the equipment used on bikes.
- Motorcycle Equipment Laws in Port Barre
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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 Port Barre, LA
Port Barre Accident Reporting Regulations
- Accident Reporting in Port Barre [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.
Port Barre Highway Facts
- Speed Limits in Port Barre [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.
Port Barre 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 Port Barre
The town of Port Barre (Louisiana) has an approximate population of 2,055 and is located in St. Landry County. [6]
Port Barre, LA Motorcycle Insurance
To learn more about about Motorcycle Insurance in Port Barre, or for additional resources related to Port Barre Motorcycle Insurance, visit the Louisiana Department of Insurance.
Did you know?
According to the Insurance Information Institute, there were about 8.5 million motorcycles on the road in 2012.
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)
