Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 55 - PUBLIC SAFETY
Part I - State Police
Chapter 31 - Motorcycle Safety Training Program
Section I-3117 - Motorcycle Operator Training Course Standards

1. The motorcycle safety instructor preparation course shall contain a minimum of 50 hours of department-recognized instruction of which a minimum of 20 hours shall be practical motorcycle operation and teaching experiences.

2. The motorcycle safety instructor preparation course shall be conducted by a motorcycle safety master instructor or other department approved instructor.

1. All program personnel, activities and training sites are subject to supervision or inspection by the program manager, program coordinator or a designated master motorcycle safety instructor. Previously approved personnel, activities or training sites found to be in non-compliance with department regulations upon inspection or supervision may be removed, canceled or shut down at the time of inspection. As needed, a canceled activity may be completed by the inspector or designated program personnel.

1. The basic course shall contain a minimum of 5 hours of classroom instruction and 10 hours of practical instruction per student. The state rules of the road and the state laws relating to motorcycles and their operation shall be included in the course curriculum.

2. The basic course shall include department approved written and practical student examinations, the grades of which shall not be revealed to students until after all course instruction has been administered.

3. Only a student with difficulty in reading may be given an oral examination in lieu of the requisite written examination. The oral examination shall be administered by a course instructor and read verbatim by that instructor to the student. The student shall supply the answers without assistance from the instructor.

1. The advanced course shall contain a minimum 5 hours of discussion and practical instruction per student. The advanced course shall include department practical student examinations. Individuals may enroll in this particular type course with a passenger.