Motorcycle Safety

Louisiana Motorcycle Safety, Awareness, and Operator Training Program is in transition from the Louisiana Department of Education to the Louisiana Department of Public Safety.

For information or scheduling of DPS Motorcycle Training Programs, please call Larry Ourso at
225-925-6113, ext 224.

 

Application for motorcycle training course

Mail course application to
P.O. Box 66517
Baton Rouge, La. 70896

2013 Course Schedule

 

Basic Rider Course is a 15.5-hour course designed for the beginning motorcycle operator with emphasis on the special skills and mental attitude necessary for navigating safely in traffic. Classroom instruction is followed by practical exercises, which are usually divided, into two sessions on Saturday and Sunday in a controlled, off-street environment.

Motorcycles used in Basic course may not exceed 550cc.*

Cost: $25 + training m/c reservation fee $75
      (Includes student workbook.)

Advanced Rider Course is a 5-hour course for the motorcyclist who wants to hone his/her mental and physical skills. The course involves cornering, braking, and evasive maneuvering techniques using student-owned motorcycles and discussion of street riding techniques. Street legal motorcycle & M/C endorsement required. *Cost: $25

Louisiana's Motorcycle Awareness Campaign conducts various public information events to further educate motorists to watch for motorcycles and share the road.

 

Louisiana Motorcycle Statistics

Motorcycle Awareness Campaign