1. A. Trailers (must comply with requirements of LAC 55:III.811 and 813 where applicable)

   1. 1. Every trailer and semi-trailer with a loaded gross weight capacity of up to 6,000 pounds shall be equipped with safety chains. The safety chains shall be securely attached to the towing vehicle when the trailer or semi-trailer is in motion, and shall be of sufficient strength to hold the trailer behind the towing vehicle in case the connection between the two vehicles detaches.
   2. 2. Trailers shall be inspected for fenders, lights and brakes, and tires where applicable.
   3. 3. Trailers shall be inspected at the hitch connection and the inspector must verify that the ball and hitch are of the same dimension.
   4. 4. Trailers must have working emergency brake-away device.
   5. 5. Exemptions. Single axle two-wheel trailers, tandem axle trailers, and all boat trailers are exempt from the MVI requirements (unless these trailers are used in commerce and are subject to 49 CFR 396.17-23 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations).
2. B. Antique Cars. Motor vehicles which are 25 years old or older and which are used primarily for exhibition in shows, parades, tours and other special uses and not for general transportation, and which are registered and licensed as antique as provided in R.S. 32:707(L) shall be exempt from the inspection requirements of this Chapter.

3. C. Motorcycles. In addition to other items already stated, motorcycle handlebars will also be inspected as follows.

   1. 1. They must be constructed of tubing comparable to or exceeding the thickness of the original equipment.
   2. 2. No cracks, deformation or excessive flexure is allowed.
   3. 3. Handlebars shall not extend past the operator's shoulder height when the operator is sitting astride the seat and the operator's hands are on the handlebar grips.
   4. 4. Handlebars shall be properly aligned.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 32:1304-1310.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of State Police, Safety Enforcement Section, LR 25:2433 (December 1999), amended by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of State Police, LR 42:438 (March 2016), LR 44:1634 (September 2018).