GHSA maintains data on state laws surrounding a number of highway safety issues. Below is information regarding laws in the state of Louisiana. For more information, consult the State Highway Safety Office.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 12.
Universal helmet law enacted 2004.
6 years
70 and over: no mail renewal
None
Decriminalized and legal for medical use
None
70
75
75
70
70
70
.20
12 Months
Yes (with the exception of a 2nd conviction having a .20 BAC, then eligible only after 45 days of suspension has expired.)
Mandatory for all convictions
No
No
At least 2 yrs in a rear-facing child safety seat until outgrows the seat by height or weight
At least 2 yrs in forward-facing child safety seat if rear-facing seat it too small by height or weight
4-8 yrs in booster seat if outgrown forward-facing harness seat by height or weight
Under 13 in rear seat if possible
At least 9 yrs and fits in an adult seat belt correctly
Under 13 in rear seat if possible
16
11 p.m. - 5 a.m.
No more than 1 under 21 between 6 p.m. - 5 a.m.
17 years
15
6
50 (15)
Primary
13 and over
All
Drivers with learner or intermediate license, regardless of age. Drivers in school zones. Primary law.
Yes. Primary law.
Drivers under 18. Primary law.
All drivers. Primary law.
Permitted by state law and city ordinance
Specified jurisdictions; not permitted on interstate highways except operated by state in construction zones when workers are present
Permitted by state law
Specified jurisdictions
The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission pro-actively identifies and works with underserved communities to promote safe driving through an array of innovative efforts designed to reach all state residents, regardless of race, religion, socioeconomic status or physical ability.
For the seventh consecutive year, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) and the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility (Responsibility.org) are awarding grants to help states keep Americans safe from alcohol- and drug-impaired drivers.
The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission was one of five State Highway Safety Offices to receive a grant from GHSA and ride hailing company Lyft to prevent impaired driving during the 2018 holiday season.
Having received one of GHSA and Lyft's grants to help deter impaired road use, the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission (LHSC) is offering discounted rides to travelers this holiday season. LHSC's Mark Lambert discusses the program.
Through a grant from Lyft and GHSA, the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission is offering discounted rides to help impaired travelers get home safely during the holiday season.
December 14, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 8, 2018
CONTACT: Kara Macek, 202-789-0942 x140
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 17, 2018
CONTACT: Madison Forker, mforker@ghsa.org
202-789-0942 x120
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) and Ford Driving Skills for Life (Ford DSFL) have awarded State Highway Safety Offices in five states funding to support teen safe driving programs.
