LAC 55:I.3103. Background

A. Efforts to promote motorized two-wheel vehicle safety in Louisiana began in the mid 1950's with the development and statewide implementation of a Motor Scooter Operator Training Course. In 1974, the Department of Education established and implemented a motorcycle safety and rider education program to address the high incidence of in-state motorcycle related traffic accidents. In 1987 through legislative action, the program title was changed to Motorcycle Safety, Awareness and Operator Training Program. Today the program is administered and implemented through the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of State Police Transportation and Environmental Safety Section.