Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 32:297

  • Height: means the total vertical dimension of any vehicle above the ground surface including any load and load-holding devices thereon. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 32:1
  • Operational: means steering, braking, accelerating, or monitoring the vehicle and roadway. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 32:1
  • Vehicle: means every device by which persons or things may be transported upon a public highway or bridge, except devices moved by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 32:1

It shall be lawful to operate “low rider” vehicles on the streets and highways in this state, if the vehicle meets the following requirements:

(1)  The vehicle complies with the minimum and maximum requirements for height of headlights.

(2)  The vehicle has operational shock absorbers and springs and has at least three inches of suspension travel.

(3)  The vehicle has at least four inches of ground clearance measured from the frame with the vehicle on a level surface.

(4)  The vehicle complies with the general requirements for motor vehicles.

Acts 1989, No. 358, §1, eff. June 28, 1989.