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Old May 25, 2013 | 11:08 AM
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going on a trip through louiaiana, and mississippi in couple mounths. wondering what the laws are about helmet, and motorcycling in genreal.
 
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Just rode through that area a few weeks ago both are helmet states. Some very nice riding along the Gulf Coast.
 
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Originally Posted by riiano
going on a trip through louiaiana, and mississippi in couple mounths. wondering what the laws are about helmet, and motorcycling in genreal.
Both are helmet states. I live in South Mississippi and ride throughout the state and nearly all of Louisiana. I wear a non DOT skid lid in both states and have never been stopped. Have been thru roadblocks in both states and no problem. They look mostly for licenses, registration and insurance. Law enforcement really doesn't fool with bikers unless your acting stupid or riding recklessly. Enjoy the ride!
 
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Riding in unfamiliar places would make me wear a helmet, only because I might need to zig when I should have zagged. And hopefully, a helmet might come in handy.
 
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Free Android app "Buckfire" tell you what you want to know about helmet laws in all 50.

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yes both are helmet states, non dot skid lid is all you need, where are you headed to
 
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