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LA Rev Stat § 32:1302 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§1302. Inspection by officers of the department

RS 1302 - Inspection by officers of the department A. The Director of Public Safety, members of the State Police and such other officers and employees of the department as the director may designate, may at any time upon reasonable cause to believe that a vehicle is unsafe or not equipped as required by law, or that its equipment is not in proper adjustment or repair, require the driver of such vehicle to stop and submit such vehicle to an inspection and such test with reference thereto as may be appropriate.  B. In the event such vehicle is found to be in unsafe condition or any required part or equipment is not present or is not in proper repair and adjustment the officer shall give a written notice to the driver and shall send a copy to the department. Said notice shall require that such vehicle be placed in safe condition and its equipment in proper repair and adjustment specifying the particulars with reference thereto and that a certificate of inspection and approval be obtained within 5 days.  Acts 1960, No. 405, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 32:1303 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§1303. Owners and drivers to comply with inspection laws

RS 1303 - Owners and drivers to comply with inspection laws A. No person driving a vehicle shall refuse to submit such vehicle to an inspection and test when required to do so by the director or an authorized officer or employee of the department.  B. Every owner or driver, upon receiving a notice as provided in R.S. 32:1302 shall comply therewith and shall within 5 days secure an official certificate of inspection and approval which shall be issued in duplicate, one copy to be retained by the owner or driver and the other copy to be forwarded to the department. In lieu of compliance with this Sub-section the vehicle shall not be operated, except as provided in Sub-section C of this Section.  C. No person shall operate any vehicle after receiving a notice with reference thereto as above provided, except as may be necessary to return such vehicle to the residence or place of business of the owner or driver, if within a distance of 20 miles, or to a garage, until said vehicle and its equipment has been placed in proper repair and adjustment and otherwise made to conform to the requirements of this act and a certificate of inspection and approval shall be obtained as promptly as possible thereafter. D. In the event repair or adjustment of any vehicle or its equipment is found necessary upon inspection, the owner of said vehicle may obtain such repair or adjustment at any place he may choose, but in every event an official certificate of inspection and approval must be obtained, otherwise such vehicle shall not be operated upon the highways of this State.  Acts 1960, No. 405, §3.
LA Rev Stat § 32:1307 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§1307. Improper representation as official station

RS 1307 - Improper representation as official station A. No person shall in any manner represent any place as an official inspection station unless such station is operating under a valid permit issued by the department.  B. No person other than a duly authorized officer or employee of inspection station shall issue a certificate of inspection and approval.  Acts 1960, No. 405, §7.
LA Rev Stat § 32:1308 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§1308. False certificates

RS 1308 - False certificates No person shall display or cause or permit to be displayed upon any vehicle any certificate of inspection and approval knowing the same to be fictitious or issued for another vehicle or issued without an inspection having been made. Acts 1960, No. 405, §7; Acts 2013, No. 153, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 32:1309 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§1309. Fee for inspection certificates

RS 1309 - Fee for inspection certificates The fees collected for the issuance of certificates of inspection and approval shall be deposited in the state treasury upon receipt and shall be credited to the Bond Security and Redemption Fund as required by Article VII, Section 9 of the Constitution of Louisiana.  Acts 1960, No. 405, §8. Acts 1975, No. 610, §2, Amended by Acts 1983, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 33, §2; eff. Jan. 19, 1983; Acts 1986, No. 52, §1; Acts 1992, No. 984, §10.
LA Rev Stat § 32:1310 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§1310. Penalty for violation

RS 1310 - Penalty for violation Any person violating any of the provisions of R.S. 32:1301 through 32:1308 or of any rules and regulations established by the director as herein provided shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or by imprisonment of not more than six months or by both such fine and imprisonment.  Acts 1960, No. 405, §9.
LA Rev Stat § 32:1312 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§1312. Civil penalties

RS 1312 - Civil penalties A. After reasonable notice and opportunity for a fair and impartial hearing to be held in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, any person who is determined by the secretary to have committed an act that is in violation of the provisions of this Chapter relative to the operation of an official inspection station or the actual conduct of a motor vehicle safety inspection, or any rule adopted under the provisions of this Chapter for such activities, is subject to a civil penalty of not more than one thousand dollars. B. The secretary shall determine and assess the amount of any civil penalty. In determining the amount of the penalty, the secretary shall take into account the nature, circumstances, extent, and gravity of the violation; the degree of culpability of the person charged; the person’s history of previous offenses and ability to pay; the effect of the penalty on the person’s ability to continue to operate his business or maintain his employment; and any other matter that justice requires. Acts 1994, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 128, §1, eff. July 7, 1994.
LA Rev Stat § 32:1313 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§1313. Recovery of civil penalties

RS 1313 - Recovery of civil penalties A. After due process, the secretary shall notify, either by certified mail or in person, any person found in violation of the provisions of this Chapter relative to the operation of an official inspection station or the actual conduct of a motor vehicle safety inspection, or in violation of any rules adopted under the provisions of this Chapter for such activities, of the penalty assessed. If the penalty assessed has not been received by the secretary within thirty calendar days after notification of the assessment, the secretary may order the suspension of the motor vehicle inspection station license. For offenses involving the mechanic inspector rather than the station, the secretary may order the suspension of the certificate authorizing the mechanic to inspect motor vehicles. Upon receipt by the secretary of the penalty assessed, the license or certificate shall be reinstated. B. All civil penalties collected pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter shall be deposited into the state treasury and, after compliance with Article VII, Section 9 of the Constitution of Louisiana relative to the Bond Security and Redemption Fund, shall be deposited into the state general fund. C. The secretary shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to implement the assessment of the civil penalty. Acts 1994, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 128, §1, eff. July 7, 1994; Acts 2001, No. 1185, §3, eff. July 1, 2001.
LA Rev Stat § 32:1401 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§1401. §1401 to 1410 Repealed by Acts 1983, No. 114, §1.

RS 1401 - §1401 to 1410 Repealed by Acts 1983, No. 114, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:1421 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§1421. "Licensing authority" defined

RS 1421 - "Licensing authority" defined As used in the compact, the term "licensing authority" with reference to this state, shall mean the Department of Public Safety. Said department shall furnish to the appropriate authorities of any other party state any information or documents reasonably necessary to facilitate the administration of Articles III, IV and V of the compact.  Added by Acts 1968, No. 273, §16; Acts 1968, No. 296, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:1422 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§1422. Administrator; compensation

RS 1422 - Administrator; compensation The Compact administrator provided for in Article VII of the compact shall be the director of public safety. The director shall not be entitled to any additional compensation on account of his service as such administrator, but shall be entitled to expenses incurred in connection with his duties and responsibilities as such administrator, in the same manner as for expenses incurred in connection with any other duties or responsibilities of his office or employment.  Added by Acts 1968, No. 273, §16; Acts 1968, No. 296, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:1423 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§1423. "Executive head" defined

RS 1423 - "Executive head" defined As used in the compact, with reference to this state, the term "executive head" shall mean the governor.  Added by Acts 1968, No. 273, §16; Acts 1968, No. 296, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:1424 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§1424. "Intoxicating liquor" defined

RS 1424 - "Intoxicating liquor" defined As used in the compact, the term "intoxicating liquor" with reference to this state shall mean alcoholic beverages.  Added by Acts 1968, No. 273, §16; Acts 1968, No. 296, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:1425 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§1425. "Narcotic drug" defined

RS 1425 - "Narcotic drug" defined As used in the compact, the term "narcotic drug" with reference to this state shall mean in addition to narcotic drugs, central nervous system stimulants and hallucinogenic drugs.  Added by Acts 1968, No. 273, §16; Acts 1968, No. 296, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:1442 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§1442. "Licensing authority" defined

RS 1442 - "Licensing authority" defined As used in the compact, the term "licensing authority" shall mean the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections, office of motor vehicles.  Acts 1991, No. 498, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:1443 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§1443. Administrator; no compensation

RS 1443 - Administrator; no compensation The compact administrator provided for in Article VI of the compact shall serve without pay but is entitled to reimbursement of expenses incurred in performance of his duties as administrator, in the same manner as for expenses incurred in connection with other duties of his office.  Acts 1991, No. 498, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:1471 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§1471. Declaration of policy

RS 1471 - Declaration of policy It is hereby declared to be the policy of this state: (1) To provide maximum safety for all persons who travel or otherwise use the public highways of this state; and (2) To deny the privilege of operating motor vehicles on such highways to persons who by their conduct and record have demonstrated their indifference to the safety and welfare of others and their disrespect for the laws of this state, the orders of its courts, and the statutorily required acts of its administrative agencies; and (3) To discourage repetition of criminal acts by individuals against the peace and dignity of this state and her political subdivisions and to impose increased and added deprivation of the privilege to operate motor vehicles upon habitual offenders who have been convicted repeatedly of violations of the traffic laws.  Added by Acts 1972, No. 697, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:1472 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§1472. Habitual offender defined

RS 1472 - Habitual offender defined A. A "habitual offender" shall be any person, resident or non-resident, whose record, as maintained in the office of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, shows that such person has accumulated ten or more convictions of separate and distinct offenses, committed within three years of the date on which the last offense is committed, involving moving violations, singularly or in combination, in the operation of a motor vehicle which are required to be reported to the department. However, when more than one included offense is committed within a twelve-hour period, such multiple offenses shall be treated for the purposes of this Chapter as one offense.  B. The offenses included in Subsection A shall be deemed to include offenses under any federal law, any law of another state or any valid town, city or county ordinance of another state substantially conforming to the aforesaid state statutory provision.  C. For the purpose of this Chapter, the term "conviction" means a final conviction. Also for the purpose of this Section, a forfeiture of bail or collateral deposited to secure a defendant's appearance in court, which forfeiture has not been vacated or a plea of nolo contendere shall be equivalent to a conviction.  Added by Acts 1972, No. 697, §1. Amended by Acts 1978, No. 310, §1; Acts 1983, No. 621, §1; Acts 1986, No. 398, §1; Acts 1990, No. 933, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:1473 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§1473. Department of Public Safety to certify record to court

RS 1473 - Department of Public Safety to certify record to court The Department of Public Safety shall certify the conviction record as maintained in its office of any person whose record brings him within the definition of a habitual offender, as defined above, and such abstract shall be competent evidence that the person named therein was duly convicted by the court wherein such conviction or holding was made by each offense shown by such abstract.  Added by Acts 1972, No. 697, §1. Amended by Acts 1982, No. 555, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:1474 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§1474. Time limitation

RS 1474 - Time limitation No person shall be declared a habitual offender under the provisions of this Chapter unless the department certifies the offender's conviction record as provided in R.S. 32:1473 and serves the notice required in R.S. 32:1475 on such person within one year of the date of last conviction which brings that person within the definition of a habitual offender.  Acts 1986, No. 398, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 32:1475 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§1475. Service of petition; order to show cause

RS 1475 - Service of petition; order to show cause The department shall issue a written notice along with a copy of the abstract to the person named in the abstract, directing him to show cause why he should not be declared a habitual offender. The notice shall state the time, place, and cause of the hearing which shall be not less than ten nor more than thirty calendar days from the date of the notice. All notices shall be served on the person named in the abstract in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 32:6.  Added by Acts 1972, No. 697, §1. Amended by Acts 1982, No. 555, §1; Acts 1990, No. 319, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:1476 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§1476. Hearing; procedure

RS 1476 - Hearing; procedure The matter shall be heard by an adjudication officer of the Department of Public Safety. If the person named in the abstract denies that he was convicted of any offense shown in the abstract and necessary for a holding that he is a habitual offender, and if the department cannot, on the evidence available to it, determine the issue, the department may request the decision of such issue from the court in which such conviction was reportedly made. The court to which such request is made shall send to the department certified copies of its records determining such issue. The department in its discretion, may rely on certified copies of convictions adjudged by courts outside of this state, or federal courts, or may request such a court to make a determination.  Added by Acts 1972, No. 697, §1. Amended by Acts 1982, No. 555, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:1477 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§1477. Department's findings; order

RS 1477 - Department's findings; order A. If the department finds that such person is not the same person named in the aforesaid abstract, or that he is not a habitual offender under this Chapter, the proceeding shall be dismissed, but if the department finds that such person is the same person named in the abstract and that such person is a habitual offender, the department shall so find, and by appropriate order, shall direct that such person not operate a motor vehicle on the highways of this state and shall surrender to the department all licenses or permits to operate a motor vehicle upon the highways of this state.  B.(1) Upon revocation of a driver's license for the first time as provided for under this Section the person whose license has been revoked, upon administrative determination that he is a habitual offender, shall have the right to file a petition in the district court of the parish in which the applicant is domiciled alleging that revocation of his driving privileges will deprive him or his family of the necessities of life or will prevent him from earning a livelihood.  (2) The district court is vested with jurisdiction to set the matter for contradictory hearing in open court upon ten days written notice to the department, and thereupon to determine whether the allegations of hardship have merit.  (3) Upon determination by the court that the lack of a license would deprive the person or his family of the necessities of life, the court may order that the person be granted a restricted license to enable the person to continue to support his family. The restrictions on the license shall be determined by the court and shall include the following: (a) Licensee shall only be permitted to operate a motor vehicle on such streets as would enable him to earn his livelihood.  (b) Such operation is restricted to times during which he is involved in earning a livelihood.  (c) During the period of revocation, licensee shall be responsible for applying to the court in the event earning his livelihood necessitates a change in the original restrictions imposed by the court.  (d) Any other restrictions that the court determines are necessary and proper.  C.(1) A violation of the restrictions or a subsequent conviction of any offense involving the operation of a motor vehicle during the terms of the restricted license shall result in the forfeiture of the restricted license and the reimposition of the full three-year term of revocation and shall also constitute contempt of court.  (2) Suspension, revocation, or cancellation that results from such a violation shall not be subject to appeal.  (3) The restricted driving privileges for this Section shall be allowed to a person only once.  Added by Acts 1972, No. 697, §1. Amended by Acts 1982, No. 555, §1; Acts 1983, No. 621, §1; Acts 1990, No. 933, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:1478 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§1478. Appeals

RS 1478 - Appeals An appeal may be taken from any final order entered under the provisions of this Chapter by petition to the district court of the parish in which the person named in the abstract resides. Appeal from the decision of the district court may be taken to any court of competent appellate jurisdiction.  Added by Acts 1972, No. 697, §1. Amended by Acts 1982, No. 555, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:1479 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§1479. Prohibition

RS 1479 - Prohibition No license to operate motor vehicles in this state shall be issued to a habitual offender, nor shall a nonresident habitual offender operate a motor vehicle in this state until all of the following requirements have been complied with: (1) A period of three years has elapsed since the date of the order finding such person to be a habitual offender.  (2) Financial responsibility requirements are met.  (3) If after the lapse of the three-year period provided above, the department determines that the person has faithfully complied with the order declaring him to be a habitual offender, the department shall restore to such person the privilege to operate a motor vehicle in this state, upon the payment of a one hundred dollar reinstatement fee.  Added by Acts 1972, No. 697, §1. Amended by Acts 1979, No. 220, §1; Acts 1979, No. 347, §1; Acts 1982, No. 555, §1; Acts 1990, No. 933, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:1480 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§1480. Repealed by Acts 1990, No. 933, §2.

RS 1480 - Repealed by Acts 1990, No. 933, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 32:1481 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§1481. Repealed by Acts 1990, No. 933, §2.

RS 1481 - Repealed by Acts 1990, No. 933, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 32:1501 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§1501. Declaration of policy

RS 1501 - Declaration of policy It is hereby declared to be the policy of this state: (1) That hazardous materials are essential for various industrial, commercial, and other purposes, that their transportation is a necessary incident to their use, and that the transportation is required for the economic prosperity of the people of the state of Louisiana.  (2) That the offering or accepting for transportation, loading or unloading, or transporting, handling, and movement of hazardous materials, because of their capacity for injury to human health, the environment, or property, poses a substantial danger to the health and safety of the citizens of this state unless such materials are loaded and transported in a safe and prudent manner.  (3) That all carrier transportation, including offering and accepting for transportation, loading or unloading, or transportation of hazardous materials, freight, or passengers, should comply with minimum state standards of safe operation, manufacture, and maintenance due to the size and momentum of the transport vehicles involved, the adverse impact on economic welfare posed to the citizens of this state when these transport vehicles are involved in accidents, the threat to public safety caused by these accidents, and the huge volume of shipments in which carriers are involved. (4) That the offering or accepting for transportation, loading or unloading, or transporting of hazardous materials, freight, and passengers in accordance with minimum state standards of safety is the responsibility of the state.  Added by Acts 1979, No. 83, §1. Amended by Acts 1980, No. 603, §1, eff. July 23, 1980; Acts 1985, No. 113, §1, eff. June 29, 1985; Acts 1992, No. 340, §1.