Louisiana § RS 32:297 - Low rider vehicles
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 32:297 — Low rider vehicles, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 32:297. Low rider vehicles
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.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 32:297 cover?
Section RS 32:297 ("Low rider vehicles") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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