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LA Rev Stat § 32:210 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§210. Definitions

RS 210 - Definitions  (1) "Agent" means a director, officer, employee, or other person authorized to act on behalf of a business entity.  (2) "Business entity" means a legal entity, including a corporation, association, partnership, or sole proprietorship, that is formed for the purpose of making a profit.  (3) "Nonpedestrian area" shall consist of any divided highway, highway, roadway, or street where the posted speed limit is thirty-five miles per hour or less.  (4) "Pedestrian area" means a sidewalk, crosswalk, school crosswalk, school crossing zone, or safety zone.  (5) "Personal delivery device" means a powered device that travels at the speed of twenty miles per hour or less, is less than five hundred pounds, excluding cargo, is manufactured for transporting cargo and goods in a pedestrian area or supplementary areas, and is equipped with automated driving technology, including software and hardware, that enables the operation of the device with the remote support and supervision of a human being.  Acts 2021, No. 214, §1, eff. June 11, 2021.
LA Rev Stat § 32:210.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§210.1. Applicable law

RS 210.1 - Applicable law  A. The operation of a personal delivery device is governed by the provisions of this Subpart and Federal Aviation Administration airport regulations.  B. For the purpose of this Subpart, a personal delivery device operated in compliance with this Subpart shall not be considered a vehicle.  Acts 2021, No. 214, §1, eff. June 11, 2021.
LA Rev Stat § 32:210.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§210.2. Operator of personal delivery device

RS 210.2 - Operator of personal delivery device  A. A person may operate a personal delivery device under this Subpart only if the person is a business entity, and an agent of the business entity is trained and capable to monitor or exercise physical control over the navigation and operation of the device.  B. Except as provided by Subsection C of this Section, when a personal delivery device operated by a business entity is engaged, the business entity is considered to be the operator of the device solely for the purpose of assessing compliance with applicable traffic laws.  C. When a personal delivery device operated by a business entity is engaged and an agent of the entity controls the device in a manner that is outside the scope of the agent's scope of employment, the agent is considered to be the operator of the device.  D. A person is not considered to be the operator of a personal delivery device solely because the person requests a delivery or service provided by the device, or dispatches the device.  Acts 2021, No. 214, §1, eff. June 11, 2021.
LA Rev Stat § 32:210.3 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§210.3. Device operation

RS 210.3 - Device operation  A personal delivery device operated under this Subpart shall:  (1) Operate in a manner that complies with any provision under this Chapter that is applicable to pedestrians, unless the provision cannot apply to the device.  (2) Yield to or not obstruct the right-of-way to all other lawful traffic, including pedestrian traffic.  (3) Not unreasonably interfere with other traffic, including pedestrian traffic.  (4) Display the lights required by R.S. 32:301 et seq., if the personal delivery device is operated at night.  (5) Comply with any applicable regulations adopted by local authority.  (6) Not transport hazardous materials regulated under the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 5103 and required to be placarded under 49 CFR Part 172, Subpart F.  (7) Be monitored or controlled by an agent of the business entity meeting the requirements of R.S. 32:210.2(A).  Acts 2021, No. 214, §1, eff. June 11, 2021.
LA Rev Stat § 32:210.4 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§210.4. Areas of operation

RS 210.4 - Areas of operation  A personal delivery device operated under this Subpart may be operated either:  (1) In a pedestrian area at speeds up to twelve miles per hour.  (2) At a speed not to exceed twenty miles per hour in a nonpedestrian area, provided that the personal delivery device shall not cross any divided highway, highway, roadway, or street with a posted speed limit in excess of thirty-five miles per hour at an intersection.  Acts 2021, No. 214, §1, eff. June 11, 2021.
LA Rev Stat § 32:210.5 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§210.5. Personal delivery device equipment

RS 210.5 - Personal delivery device equipment  A. A personal delivery device operated under this Subpart shall:  (1) Be equipped with a marker that clearly states the name and contact information of the owner and a unique identification number that is specific to each individual personal delivery device.  (2) Be equipped with a braking system that enables the device to come to a controlled stop.  B. A personal delivery device operated under this Subpart at night shall be equipped with lights on the front and rear of the device. The lights affixed to the personal delivery device shall be visible under normal atmospheric conditions for up to five hundred feet away from the device.  Acts 2021, No. 214, §1, eff. June 11, 2021.
LA Rev Stat § 32:210.6 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§210.6. Local authority regulation

RS 210.6 - Local authority regulation  A.(1) Personal delivery devices may be prohibited by local resolutions or ordinances if the local government determines that the prohibition is in the interest of public safety.  (2) Personal delivery devices may also be prohibited by airport authorities by resolution or ordinance in the interest of public safety.  B. Nothing in this Subpart shall affect the authority of a peace officer to enforce the laws of this state relating to the operation of a personal delivery device.  Acts 2021, No. 214, §1, eff. June 11, 2021.
LA Rev Stat § 32:210.7 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§210.7. Insurance

RS 210.7 - Insurance  A business entity that operates a personal delivery device under this Subpart shall maintain an insurance policy that includes general liability coverage of not less than one hundred thousand dollars, for damages arising from the operation of the personal delivery device.  Acts 2021, No. 214, §1, eff. June 11, 2021.
LA Rev Stat § 32:211 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§211. Pedestrians subject to traffic regulations

RS 211 - Pedestrians subject to traffic regulations Pedestrians shall be subject to traffic-control signals at intersections as provided in R.S. 32:233 unless otherwise required by local ordinance, but at all other places pedestrians shall be accorded the privileges and shall be subject to the restrictions stated in this Part.  Acts 1962, No. 310, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:212 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§212. Pedestrians right-of-way in crosswalks

RS 212 - Pedestrians right-of-way in crosswalks A. When traffic-control signals are not in place or not in operation, the driver of a vehicle shall stop and yield the right-of-way, to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within a crosswalk when the pedestrian is upon the roadway upon which the vehicle is traveling or the roadway onto which the vehicle is turning. B. No pedestrian shall suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle which is so close that it is impossible for the driver to yield. C. Whenever any vehicle is stopped at a marked crosswalk or at any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection to permit a pedestrian to cross the roadway, the driver of any other vehicle approaching from the rear shall not overtake and pass such stopped vehicle. D. Subsection A of this Section shall not apply where the pedestrian is crossing a roadway at a point where a pedestrian tunnel or overhead pedestrian crossing has been provided. Acts 1962, No. 310, §1; Acts 2011, No. 244, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:213 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§213. Crossing at other than crosswalks

RS 213 - Crossing at other than crosswalks A. Every pedestrian crossing a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway. B. Between adjacent intersections at which traffic-control signals are in operation pedestrians shall not cross at any place except in a marked crosswalk. Acts 1962, No. 310, §1; Acts 2012, No. 811, §9, eff. July 1, 2012.
LA Rev Stat § 32:214 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§214. Drivers to exercise due care

RS 214 - Drivers to exercise due care Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Part, every driver of a vehicle shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian upon any roadway and shall give warning by sounding the horn when necessary and shall exercise proper precaution upon observing any child or any confused or incapacitated person upon a highway.  Acts 1962, No. 310, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:215 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§215. Pedestrians to use right half of crosswalks

RS 215 - Pedestrians to use right half of crosswalks Pedestrians shall move, whenever practicable, upon the right half of crosswalks. Acts 1962, No. 310, §1; Acts 2012, No. 811, §9, eff. July 1, 2012.
LA Rev Stat § 32:216 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§216. Pedestrians on highways or interstate highways

RS 216 - Pedestrians on highways or interstate highways A. Where sidewalks are provided, it shall be unlawful for any pedestrian to walk along and upon an adjacent highway. B. Where sidewalks are not provided, any pedestrian walking along and upon a highway shall, when practicable, walk only on the left side of the highway or its shoulder, facing traffic which may approach from the opposite direction. C. It shall be unlawful for any pedestrian to cross an interstate highway, except in the case of an emergency. D. Upon conviction of a violation of this Section, a court may order, in lieu of the penalty provisions provided in R.S. 32:57, that the offender perform three eight-hour days of court-approved community service activities, at least half of which shall consist of participation in a litter abatement or collection program. Acts 1962, No. 310, §1; Acts 2001, No. 585, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:217 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§217. Blind and incapacitated pedestrians; use of canes; persons in wheelchairs; vehicles

RS 217 - Blind and incapacitated pedestrians; use of canes; persons in wheelchairs; vehicles A. It is unlawful for any person, unless totally or partially blind or otherwise incapacitated, while on any public street or highway, to carry in a raised or extended position a cane or walking stick which is metallic or white in color or white tipped with red. B. Whenever a pedestrian guided by a guide dog, or carrying in a raised or extended position a cane or walking stick which is metallic or white in color, or white tipped with red, or a pedestrian who requires a wheelchair or motorized wheelchair for transportation is crossing or attempting to cross a public street or highway, at or near an intersection or crosswalk, the driver of every vehicle approaching the intersection or crosswalk shall take such precautions as may be necessary to avoid injuring or endangering such pedestrian, and if injury or danger to such pedestrian can be avoided only by bringing his vehicle to a full stop, he shall bring his vehicle to a full stop. C. Nothing contained in this Section shall be construed to deprive any totally or partially blind or otherwise incapacitated person, not carrying such a cane or walking stick or not being guided by a dog, of the rights and privileges conferred by law upon pedestrians crossing streets or highways, nor shall the failure of such totally or partially blind or otherwise incapacitated person to carry a cane or walking stick, or to be guided by a guide dog upon the streets, highways or sidewalks of this state, be held to constitute nor be evidence of contributory negligence. Acts 1962, No. 310, §1; Acts 2004, No. 242, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:218 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§218. Pedestrians soliciting rides or business

RS 218 - Pedestrians soliciting rides or business  A. Subject to Subsection B of this Section, no person shall stand on a public roadway for the purpose of soliciting a ride, employment, or business from the occupant of any vehicle.  B.(1) Subject to the permission of the local municipal or parish authority in which the roadway is located, a member of a professional firefighters association, a police officer, or other public safety officer shall not be prohibited by this Section nor any other provision of state law from standing on a public roadway for the purpose of soliciting contributions on behalf of bona fide charitable or civic organizations during daylight hours, if all of the following are satisfied:  (a) The charitable or civic organization complies with applicable local government regulations. A local municipal or parish authority may enact or enforce regulations that restrict, but shall not prohibit, the activity described in this Subsection.  (b) The charitable or civic organization maintains at least five hundred thousand dollars in liability insurance.  (c) The person is eighteen years of age or older.  (d) The person is wearing high-visibility safety apparel that meets current American standards promulgated by the International Safety Equipment Association.  (e) The portion of the roadway upon which the solicitation occurs is not a work zone and is within an intersection where traffic control devices are present.  (2) A local municipal or parish authority with jurisdiction over a roadway upon which solicitation occurs as described in this Subsection shall not be liable for any claim for damages arising out of the use of the roadway as described in this Subsection.  (3) A person who violates this Subsection may be assessed a civil penalty.  (4) As used in this Subsection, "charitable or civic organization" means a nonprofit organization that is qualified under Section 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C. 501, or a veteran's organization that has tax-exempt status under the Internal Revenue Code.  (5) A local municipal or parish authority that has enacted or is enforcing regulations that are prohibited under this Subsection shall bring those regulations into compliance with this Subsection no later than sixty days following its effective date.  C. This Section shall be known as the Rivers Lacrouts Charitable Solicitation Act.  Acts 1962, No. 310, §1; Acts 1999, No. 1132, §1, eff. July 1, 1999; Acts 2019, No. 123, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:219 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§219. Pedestrians right-of-way on sidewalks

RS 219 - Pedestrians right-of-way on sidewalks The driver of a motor vehicle emerging from or entering an alley, private road or driveway, or building shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian approaching on any sidewalk extending across such alley, road or driveway, or building entrance.  Added by Acts 1972, No. 141, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:231 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§231. Obedience to and required traffic-control devices

RS 231 - Obedience to and required traffic-control devices A. The driver of any vehicle shall obey the instructions of any official traffic-control device applicable thereto placed in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter, unless otherwise directed by a traffic or police officer, subject to the exceptions granted the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle in this Chapter.  B. No provision of this Chapter for which signs are required shall be enforced against an alleged violator if at the time and place of the alleged violation an official sign is not in a position and where it can be seen by an ordinarily observant person. Whenever a particular Section does not state that signs are required, such Section shall be effective even though no signs are erected or in place.  Acts 1962, No. 310, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:232.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§232.1. Vehicle approaching intersection in which traffic lights are inoperative

RS 232.1 - Vehicle approaching intersection in which traffic lights are inoperative A. Unless otherwise directed by a law enforcement officer, when a traffic control signal is not functioning at an intersection, and the signal lights are completely dark, the intersection shall revert to an all-way stop and traffic shall proceed in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 32:121(A). B. Unless otherwise directed by a law enforcement officer, when a traffic control signal is flashing yellow, it shall be treated as a "caution" sign in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 32:234. C. Unless otherwise directed by a law enforcement officer, when a traffic control signal is flashing red, it shall be treated as a stop sign in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 32:234. Acts 1999, No. 1145, §1; Acts 2010, No. 259, §1, eff. June 17, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 32:233 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§233. Pedestrian-control signals

RS 233 - Pedestrian-control signals Whenever special pedestrian-control signals exhibiting the words "Walk" or "Don't Walk" are in place, such signals shall indicate as follows: (1) Flashing or Steady WALK--A pedestrian facing the signal may proceed across the roadway in the direction of the signal and shall be given the right-of-way by a driver of a vehicle.  (2) Flashing or Steady DON'T WALK--No pedestrian shall start to cross the roadway in the direction of the signal, but a pedestrian who has partially completed his crossing on the "Walk" signal shall proceed to a sidewalk or safety island while the "Don't Walk" signal is showing.  Acts 1962, No. 310, §1. Amended by Acts 1978, No. 551, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:234 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§234. Flashing signals

RS 234 - Flashing signals A. Whenever an illuminated flashing red or yellow signal is used in a traffic sign or signal, it shall require obedience by vehicular traffic as follows: (1) FLASHING RED (STOP SIGNAL)--When a red lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles shall stop before entering the nearest crosswalk at an intersection or at a limit line when marked, or, if none, then before entering the intersection, and the right to proceed shall be subject to the rules applicable after making a stop at a stop sign. (2) FLASHING YELLOW OR AMBER (CAUTION SIGNAL)--When a yellow lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles may proceed through or past such signal only with caution. B. This Section shall not apply at railroad grade crossings. Conduct of drivers of vehicles approaching railroad grade crossing shall be governed by the rules set forth in R.S. 32:171 through 32:174. Acts 1962, No. 310, §1; Acts 2012, No. 811, §9, eff. July 1, 2012.
LA Rev Stat § 32:236 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§236. Privately owned signs on public rights of way prohibited; exceptions; authority of municipalities and department of highways; advertising on convenience facilities at public transit stops

RS 236 - Privately owned signs on public rights of way prohibited; exceptions; authority of municipalities and department of highways; advertising on convenience facilities at public transit stops A. No person, contractor, or public service corporation shall erect or maintain any sign of any nature or a traffic control device or any thing resembling a traffic control device within the right-of-way of any highway or street, without having official permission to install or maintain same in the public right-of-way under the provisions of R.S. 48:344 and R.S. 48:381, except the governing authority maintaining the highway or street.  B. Contractors may place such signs and warning devices and permit holders may place such temporary signs and warning devices as are authorized to warn the traveling public of dangers arising from the work being done within the right-of-way. The department may place such directional, regulatory, and warning signs, signals and barricades, or other traffic control devices as are desirable in its judgment to guide, inform, regulate, and warn the traveling public.  C. A public body, such as a parish or municipal governing authority maintaining a highway or street, may authorize and adopt rules to regulate advertising on convenience facilities such as benches, shelters, and kiosks, located within the public rights of way at designated stops of a public transit system, as designated or contracted for by the governing authority.  Acts 1962, No. 310, §1. Amended by Acts 1964, No. 299, §1; Acts 1977, No. 113, §1, eff. June 22, 1977; Acts 1990, No. 220, §1; Acts 1992, No. 732, §1.