Wheel & Tire Protrusion in Louisiana
Louisiana requires fenders, covers, or devices at least as wide as the tires — and the statute expressly names fender flares as an acceptable option.
Verified against primary sources · August 2026
What the law says
Motorcycles and motor-driven cycles are excepted, as are unregistered vehicles, vehicles under 1,500 lb unladen, vehicles not so equipped at manufacture, and agricultural and forestry trucks. There is no inch limit on protrusion.
Specific Limits
- Fenders required
- fenders, flaps, splash aprons, or fender flares at least as wide as the tires
- Protrusion limit
- none
Frequently Asked Questions
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