Is It Illegal to Wear Headphones While Driving in Louisiana?

Aren't We All Guilty of Slipping on Our Headphones and Forgetting They Are There?

I know I have had it happen to me several times to the point where the only reason I remembered that I had headphones on was my car play connected to the speakers in my car.

Could You Get a Ticket for Driving Around Town Rocking Out to Music?

What about noise-cancelling headphones? Is it even safe to wear those while you drive? The short answer is it isn't safe, however, will you get pulled over and be issued a ticket in Louisiana?

Take Off Your Headphones Before You Hit the Road, Or You Can Get a Ticket.

Sorry, you can't claim you were trying to be hands-free and not get a ticket.

You Can't Wear a Full Set of Headphones While Driving in the State of Louisiana.

According to Louisiana law, Per RS 32:295.2,  "A.  The wearing of headphones by any operator of a motor vehicle is hereby prohibited.  For purposes of this Section, "headphones" shall mean a headset, headphone, or listening device other than a hearing aid or instrument for the improvement of defective human hearing which covers both ears or which is inserted into both ears.  Any headset, headphone, or other listening device which covers or which is inserted into only one ear may be used at any time."

However, this law does not apply to law enforcement officers "This law excepts law enforcement officers, emergency vehicle operators, or motorcyclists who use a headset that is installed in a helmet. However, note that riders should still be able to hear surrounding sounds while using the headset."