A quick summary-
Bicyclist Responsibilities
Stop at stop sign (RS 32:123)
Traffic-control signal (RS 32:232)
Required position and method of turning at intersections (RS 32:101)
Vehicle entering highway from private road, driveway, alley or building (RS 32:124)
Drivers to exercise due care (RS 32:214)
Possession of alcoholic beverages (RS 32:300)
Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) (RS 14:98)
Vehicle Driver Responsibilities
Required position and method of turning at intersections (RS 32:101)
Vehicle turning left at intersections (RS 32:122)
Stop at stop sign (RS 32:123)
Vehicle entering highway from private road, driveway, alley or building (RS 32:124)
Speed (RS 32:64)
Limitations on passing bicycles (RS 32:76.1)
Possession of alcoholic beverages (RS 32:300)
Harassment of bicyclist prohibited (RS 32:201)
Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) (RS 14:98)
The laws themselves-
Definitions
Vehicle Laws related to Bicycle Safety:
RS 14:98 § 98. Operating a vehicle while intoxicated
RS 32:73 § 73. Passing a vehicle on the left
RS 32:76.1 § 76.1. Limitations on passing bicycles (Motorists must give a minimum of three feet.)
RS 32:80 § 80. Overtaking and passing school buses
RS 32:101 § 101. Required position and method of turning at intersections
RS 32:122 § 122. Vehicle turning left at intersection
RS 32:123 § 123. Stop signs and yield signs; penalties for violations
RS 32:143 § 143. Stopping, standing or parking prohibited in specified places
RS 32:214 § 214. Drivers to exercise due care
RS 32:283 § 283. Improper opening or leaving open of vehicle doors
RS 32:300 § 300. Possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles
RS 32:398 § 398. Accident reports; when and to whom made; information aid; fees for copies; fees for accident photographs
Vehicle Laws related to Bicycle Safety with respect to Pedestrians and Crosswalks:
RS 32:124 § 124. Vehicle entering highway from private road, driveway, alley or Building
RS 32:212 § 212. Pedestrians right-of-way in crosswalks
RS 32:217 § 217. Blind and incapacitated pedestrians; use of canes; persons in wheelchairs; vehicles
RS 32:219 § 219. Pedestrians right-of-way on sidewalks
RS 32:300.2 § 300.2. Electric personal assistive mobility devices; operation; exceptions
Bicycle Laws related to Bicycle Safety:
RS 32:41 § 41. Power of local municipal authorities
RS 32:71 § 71. Driving on the right side of the road; exceptions
RS 32:74 § 74. When passing on the right is permitted
RS 32:76.1 § 76.1. Limitations on passing bicycles (Colin Goodier 3-foot law)
RS 32:106 § 106. Methods of giving hand and arm signals.
RS 32:193 § 193. Operation of bicycles; general provision.
RS 32:194 § 194. Traffic laws apply to persons riding bicycles
RS 32:196 § 196. Cyclists shall not cling to vehicles.
RS 32:197 § 197. Riding on roadways and bicycle paths
RS 32:198 § 198. Operating motorized bicycles
RS 32:199 § 199. Bicycle helmets; restraining seats
RS 32:201 § 201. Harassment of bicyclists prohibited; penalties
RS 32:203 § 203. Motor vehicles operating in bicycle lanes
RS 32:263 § 263. Special restrictions on use of Louisiana Interstate highways
RS 32:296 § 296. Stopping, parking, or standing upon the highway shoulder; driving upon the highway shoulder
RS 32:329.1 § 329.1. Bicycles; front lamps; rear lamps; side and rear reflectors
References:
Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development's "Highway Safety: Bicycle & Pedestrian Laws
New Orleans Regional Planning Commission's (NORPC) "Pedestrian and Bicycle Program"
Louisiana Laws on Bicycle Safety - Louisiana State Legislature
For questions about these statutes email LCGBikeSafety@LafayetteLA.gov.