Traffic:
Louisiana State laws apply aboard the Naval Air
Station. Louisiana law requires vehicles to have liability
insurance. Seat belts are mandatory. Child seat restraints
are mandatory for children under four years of age.
Bicycle Registration
- Bikes must be registered with New Orleans Police Department for a
fee. Bikes must be registered at base security. A bike
decal will be issued. Monday-Friday 24 hours a day.
Vehicle Checks - All
vehicles entering or leaving Naval Air Station are subject to
search.
Vehicle Decal:
Location..................: Main
Gate
Telephone.................: (504)678-3461
Hours.....................:
0800-1500 Wednesday through Sunday
Comments..................:
You must
bring your driver's license, vehicle registration and proof of insurance to get
a base decal. If the vehicle you drive is not your own, then you must
bring a written, notorized document stating that you have permission to operate
the vehicle.
Driver's License (State):
New resident motorists of
Louisiana are required to have a state driver's license immediately upon
establishing a Louisiana residence. A new resident with a valid
out-of-state license is required to take a vision test. The cost of
the license varies.
New residents must register certificates of title or
other evidence of car ownership. Louisiana law requires your car to
have a valid state license plate immediately upon establishing a Louisiana
residence.
Motor Vehicle Inspection Tags: Residents of Jefferson,
Orleans, and St. Bernard parishes must obtain local motor vehicle inspection
tags for their automobiles. They are sold only after an automobile
has passed examination on brakes, lights, and other items.
In Jefferson
and St. Bernard parishes, official inspection stations are maintained at most
service stations. The tags must be renewed once a year, for a
specified fee. Some incorporated cities or towns in Jefferson Parish
have their own inspection requirements. If you are a resident of an
incorporated area within Jefferson Parish, we suggest that you obtain
information at your municipal government building. For information
and the location of official inspection stations in St. Bernard Parish check at
1009 W. Moreau, Chalmette, LA, or call (504)278-7406.
Orleans Parish
(City of New Orleans) has its own motor inspection
requirements. Motor vehicle inspection tags in Orleans Parish are
located at 400 N. Jefferson Parkway, (504)482-4445, 3711 General Meyer Avenue,
Algiers, LA (504)361-5567 and other locations in the city.
Fishing
License (State):
Fishing licenses are sold at most sporting goods stores
and many supermarkets.
Boat License
(State):
POC.....................: Regional Exam
Center
Telephone...............: 1-800-972-8881
The phone
number,1-800-972-8881, lists information on what items and actions are necessary
to apply for or renew a Louisiana state boat license.
Hunting License
(State):
POC.....................: Hunting licenses are sold at most
sporting goods stores and many supermarkets. Hunting may be done at
the Naval Air Station, Joint Reserve Base. A permit to hunt is
required. Permits may be obtained at the Naval Environmental for the
Naval Air Station only. Telephone number is (504) 678-3856.