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LA Rev Stat § 32:237 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§237. Barricades, signs, and signals; prohibition against tampering with, removing, possessing, and violating instructions; exceptions

RS 237 - Barricades, signs, and signals; prohibition against tampering with, removing, possessing, and violating instructions; exceptions A.(1) No one shall in any way tamper with, move, damage, or destroy any barricade, sign, or signal placed upon any highway by the department or by any contractor or subcontractor doing highway construction or repair work under or by authority of the department; nor shall any person disobey the instructions, signals, warnings, or markings of any warning signs, signals, or barricades so placed upon any highway under construction or repair; nor shall any person disobey the instructions, signals, or warnings of any flagman; nor shall any person drive around or through any barricade or fences placed upon any closed highway by the department or any contractor or subcontractor doing highway construction or repair work under or by authority of the department unless at the time otherwise directed by a police officer. (2) No individual shall without proper authority: (a) Sell or purchase any official sign or signal of the department, or (b) Remove or possess such sign or signal without the intention of returning the sign or signal to its original location. B. Persons violating this Section shall be prima facie at fault and responsible for any damage to persons or property resulting from the said violation. Nothing contained in this Section shall be construed to affect the liability of any other persons for failure to properly maintain warnings and markings of construction work. C. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to the employees of the department or of any contractor or subcontractor or other person whose proper and lawful duties require them to go upon any portion of a highway which is under construction or in the process of being repaired, nor shall the presence of such persons, or that of machinery being operated by them, upon any portion of a highway, which is under construction or in the process of being repaired, be deemed negligent. D. Nothing contained in this Section shall be construed to prevent or interfere with peaceful picketing by a labor organization. E. Every person convicted of a violation of this Section shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars nor more than five hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not more than thirty days or by both such fine and imprisonment. Acts 1962, No. 310, §1. Amended by Acts 1975, No. 256, §1; Acts 1984, No. 809, §1; Acts 1989, No. 122, §1, eff. June 22, 1989; Acts 1997, No. 1145, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:238 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§238. Directional signs

RS 238 - Directional signs A. The governing authority of any parish, municipality, or school board may request the Department of Transportation and Development to place directional signs on the rights of way of the streets and highways which are within the state highway system and which are within the territorial jurisdiction of the governing authority making the request. B. As used in this Section, a "directional sign" is a sign which serves the public purpose of directing vehicular traffic to or identifying streets, highways, buildings, facilities, or other entities or locations which are of interest to the public. Entities or locations which are of interest to the public include but are not limited to governmental buildings, churches, libraries, public or private schools, hospitals, historic districts, seasonal attractions, and tourist attractions. C. The request for directional signs shall be in writing, shall be in the form of a resolution unanimously passed by the governing authority making the request, and shall state the information which is to appear on the sign, the name and general location of the entity to which the public is to be directed, and the general location at which the sign is to be located. D. The Department of Transportation and Development shall erect and maintain each sign requested under this Section in accordance with federal regulations. E. The Department of Transportation and Development shall adopt administrative rules to implement the provisions of this Section as authorized by and in accordance with state law and federal regulations. F. Any signing requested shall be paid for in advance, sign cost only, by the requestor or public body making such request. Acts 1990, No. 976, §1; Acts 1999, No. 222, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:251 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§251. Permission for operation; crossing railroad grade crossings; markings

RS 251 - Permission for operation; crossing railroad grade crossings; markings A. The owner or operator of a vehicle transporting flammable liquids shall not, except where he is protected by a flagman then on duty, cross any railroad without coming to a full stop, before reaching it, in such manner and for such time as to make certain that no train or other facility is approaching, as provided in R.S. 32:173. If the vehicle is transporting explosives, the operator shall proceed across the tracks only under the protection of a competent flagman furnished by the owner or himself. Under no circumstances whatever shall any vehicle transporting explosives carry as part of its load any other commodity or thing.  B. The commissioner is authorized to adopt regulations concerning the markings and identification of vehicles transporting explosives and flammable liquids.  Acts 1962, No. 310, §1. Amended by Acts 1970, No. 413, §1; Acts 1977, No. 113, §1, eff. June 22, 1977; Acts 1989, No. 330, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:252 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§252. Equipment and inspection

RS 252 - Equipment and inspection A. A motor vehicle, when used in transporting explosives, shall be equipped with a minimum of one fire extinguisher having a rating of at least 10-BC, completely filled and in working condition, and placed at a convenient point on the motor vehicle.  B. REPEALED BY ACTS 1989, NO. 330, §2.  Acts 1962, No. 310, §1. Amended by Acts 1979, No. 588, §1; Acts 1989, No. 330, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 32:253 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§253. Commissioner; transportation of explosives

RS 253 - Commissioner; transportation of explosives The commissioner is hereby authorized and directed to promulgate such additional regulations as to the transportation of explosives by vehicles upon the highways of this state as he shall deem advisable for the protection of the public.  Acts 1962, No. 310, §1. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 113, §1, eff. June 22, 1977.
LA Rev Stat § 32:261 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§261. Authority to prohibit use of road

RS 261 - Authority to prohibit use of road The department may prohibit the operation of vehicles upon any highway of this state or impose restrictions as to the weight of vehicles to be operated upon any highway whenever any such highway, because of its substandard condition or because of deterioration, rain, snow, or other climatic conditions, or construction thereof, or because of traffic conditions thereon, will be seriously damaged or destroyed, or the public endangered by the use of vehicles thereon unless such use is prohibited or the permissible weights thereof reduced.  Acts 1962, No. 310, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:262 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§262. Controlled access highways

RS 262 - Controlled access highways A. The department may establish certain highways as controlled access highways and prohibit the entrance to, or exit from, such highways except at designated points.  B. When signs are erected giving notice thereof, no person shall drive a vehicle onto or from any controlled access highway except at such entrances and exits as have been designated by the department.  Acts 1962, No. 310, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:263 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§263. Special restrictions on use of Louisiana Interstate highways

RS 263 - Special restrictions on use of Louisiana Interstate highways A. No person owning live stock, as defined in R.S. 3:2802, or having same under his care and control, shall knowingly, willfully or negligently permit such live stock to go upon any Louisiana interstate highway.  B. No person shall drive, or permit to be driven on any Louisiana interstate highway, any farm tractor, road tractor or other vehicle which is normally operated at a speed of less than 20 miles per hour.  C. The use of any Louisiana interstate highway by pedestrians, bicycles, or other non-motorized vehicles is prohibited.  Acts 1962, No. 310, §1. Amended by Acts 1964, No. 87, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:264 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§264. Authority to regulate traffic through tunnels

RS 264 - Authority to regulate traffic through tunnels A. The department may provide regulations to govern the use of all tunnels, including regulations excluding undesirable types of traffic or loads. No over-weight or over-sized permits may be granted for passage through a tunnel.  B. Regulations adopted pursuant to this Section shall be posted in a conspicuous place near each vehicular entrance to the tunnel.  Acts 1962, No. 310, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:265 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§265. Designating through highways

RS 265 - Designating through highways The department may designate through highways in the manner set forth in this Chapter, and when so designated, vehicles traveling thereon shall have the right of way over vehicles approaching or entering such highways.  Acts 1962, No. 310, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:266 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§266. Enforcement of speed limit on certain highways; disposition of fines

RS 266 - Enforcement of speed limit on certain highways; disposition of fines A. For purposes of this Section, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings: (1) "Interstate highway" means a fully controlled access highway which is part of the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways. (2) "Local law enforcement body" means any law enforcement body seated in a jurisdiction that is not governed by a home rule charter and has the authority to write civil or criminal traffic citations within that area and all the agents or contractors thereof. B.(1) After deposit to the Bond Security and Redemption Fund as required under the provisions of Article VII, Section 9(B) of the Constitution of Louisiana, all fines or penalties collected by or on behalf of a local law enforcement body for citations issued for exceeding the posted speed limit by less than ten miles per hour on an interstate highway, shall be forwarded to the state treasurer and credited to a special fund which is hereby created in the state treasury and designated as the "Louisiana Highway Safety Fund." (2) The monies in the Louisiana Highway Safety Fund shall be used solely to fund the costs to purchase and install permanent radar speed displays on interstate highways and only in the amounts appropriated each year to the Department of Transportation and Development by the legislature. Any surplus monies and interest remaining to the credit of the fund on June thirtieth of each year after all such appropriations of the preceding fiscal year have been made shall remain to the credit of the fund, and no part thereof shall revert to the state general fund. Acts 2009, No. 188, §1; Acts 2010, No. 806, §1, eff. July 1, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 32:267.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§267.1. Highway safety corridor violations

RS 267.1 - Highway safety corridor violations  A. Upon a unanimous vote of the Safety Corridor Advisory Group pursuant to R.S. 32:267(E) and in the exercise of the authority to designate highway safety corridors on any highway in the state highway system, the secretary of the Department of Transportation and Development shall coordinate with Louisiana State Police for the exercise of the police powers of the state as shall be necessary to maintain the peace and accomplish the orderly handling of this authority, subject to the provisions of this Section.  B. Terms as defined in R.S. 32:1 and 267 shall retain such definitions, unless such term or terms are specifically defined in this Subsection. As used in this Section, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms shall have the following meanings:  (1) "Department" means the Department of Transportation and Development.  (2) "Electronic mail" means a message, file, or other information that is transmitted through a local, regional, or global computer network.  (3) "Electronic mail address" means a destination, commonly expressed as a string of characters, to which electronic mail may be sent or delivered.  (4) "Highway safety corridor" means a special segment of a highway that has been identified by data analysts, and approved by a majority vote of the Safety Corridor Advisory Group, to be a high collision zone, especially for severe injury and fatal collisions. The primary cause of these crashes is driver behavior such as speeding, aggressive driving, impairment, and distracted driving.  (5) "Highway safety corridor violation" means use of a highway safety corridor in a manner not authorized by this Chapter or any regulation promulgated pursuant to this Chapter.  C. The penalty for a highway safety corridor violation shall be a fine of not more than one hundred dollars.  D. The department shall from time to time designate one or more violation clerks and agents to perform the functions specified in this Section at the discretion of the department and for a time period as shall be necessary. The department may hire or designate such personnel and organize such sections as the department may deem necessary, or contract for services, in order to carry out the provisions of this Section.  E. The provisions of this Section are intended to supplement the laws governing motor vehicles and traffic regulation appearing in this Title, and nothing contained in this Section shall be construed as precluding any police officer from enforcing these laws within a designated highway safety corridor.  Acts 2021, No. 478, §1, eff. June 29, 2021.
LA Rev Stat § 32:281 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§281. Limitations on backing

RS 281 - Limitations on backing A. The driver of a vehicle shall not back the same unless such movement can be made with reasonable safety and without interfering with other traffic.  B. The driver of a vehicle shall not back the same upon any shoulder or roadway of any controlled-access highway except as a result of an emergency caused by an accident or breakdown of a motor vehicle.  Acts 1962, No. 310, §1. Amended by Acts 1970, No. 538, §6.
LA Rev Stat § 32:282 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§282. Obstruction to driver's view or driving mechanism

RS 282 - Obstruction to driver's view or driving mechanism A. No person shall drive a vehicle when it is so loaded, or when there are in the front seat such a number of persons, exceeding three, as to obstruct the view of the driver to the front sides or rear of the vehicle or as to interfere with the driver's control over the driving mechanism of the vehicle.  B. No passenger in a vehicle shall ride in such a position as to interfere with the view of the driver to the front, sides or rear of the vehicle or to interfere with his control over the driving mechanism of the vehicle. C. No person shall drive any vehicle with any nontransparent material upon the windshield, side wings, side or rear windows, other than a certificate or other paper required to be so displayed by law, or permitted by regulation of the secretary of public safety.  Acts 1962, No. 310, §1. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 113, §1, eff. June 22, 1977.
LA Rev Stat § 32:283 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§283. Improper opening or leaving open of vehicle doors

RS 283 - Improper opening or leaving open of vehicle doors A. No person shall open any door of a motor vehicle located on a highway without first taking due precaution to ensure that his act shall not interfere with the movement of traffic or endanger any other person or vehicle. B. No person shall leave open any door of a motor vehicle located on a highway for a period of time longer than necessary to load or unload passengers. Acts 1962, No. 310, §1; Acts 2010, No. 618, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 32:284 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§284. Riding in house trailers, on fenders, on running board or on rear racks prohibited; open pickup trucks; utility trailers

RS 284 - Riding in house trailers, on fenders, on running board or on rear racks prohibited; open pickup trucks; utility trailers A. No person or persons shall occupy a house trailer while it is being moved upon a highway of this state. B. No person shall be allowed to ride on running boards, fenders, tail gates, or rear racks of motor vehicles while moving upon a highway of this state, provided, that this section shall not apply to emergency and public sanitation vehicles. C. No person or persons under the age of twelve years shall be permitted to be a passenger in the open bed of a truck with a gross weight of six thousand pounds or less, commonly referred to as a pickup truck, or in a utility trailer while moving upon a highway of this state. The provisions of this Subsection shall not apply to a pickup truck traveling not more than fifteen miles per hour while participating in an authorized parade in a controlled situation. The provisions of this Section shall be inapplicable in an emergency situation if the child is accompanied within the truck bed by an adult. D. No person shall be permitted to be a passenger in the open bed of a truck with a gross weight of six thousand pounds or less, commonly referred to as a pickup truck, while the truck is moving upon an interstate highway of this state. The provisions of this Subsection shall be inapplicable in an emergency situation. Acts 1962, No. 310, §1; Acts 1988, No. 573, §1; Acts 1997, No. 245, §1; Acts 2008, No. 612, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:285 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§285. Coasting prohibited

RS 285 - Coasting prohibited The driver of any motor vehicle when traveling upon a downgrade shall not coast with the gears of such vehicle in neutral or with the clutch disengaged.  Acts 1962, No. 310, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:286 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§286. Following authorized emergency vehicles prohibited

RS 286 - Following authorized emergency vehicles prohibited The driver of any vehicle other than one on official business shall not follow any authorized emergency vehicle traveling in response to an official call of duty closer than five hundred feet or drive into or park such vehicle within the block where such vehicle has stopped in answer to an official call.  Acts 1962, No. 310, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:287 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§287. Crossing fire hoses

RS 287 - Crossing fire hoses No vehicle shall be driven over any unprotected hose of a fire department when laid on any highway, private driveway or streetcar track without the consent of the fire department official in command.  Acts 1962, No. 310, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:288 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§288. Driving through safety zone prohibited

RS 288 - Driving through safety zone prohibited No vehicle shall at any time be driven through or within a safety zone.  Acts 1962, No. 310, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:289 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§289. Cellular radio telecommunication device use by operators of school buses prohibited; penalties

RS 289 - Cellular radio telecommunication device use by operators of school buses prohibited; penalties  A. No person shall engage in a call on a cellular radio telecommunication device while driving a school bus.  B. For purposes of this Section, "cellular radio telecommunication device" shall mean a device capable of sending or receiving telephone communications without an access line for service and which requires the operator to dial numbers manually or by voice recognition. It does not include citizens band radios or citizens band radio hybrids or any device with a push-to-talk function used in a similar manner as a citizens band radio or a citizens band radio hybrid.  C. This Section does not apply to the use of a cellular telecommunication device for the purpose of communicating with any of the following regarding an emergency situation:  (1) An emergency system response operator, 911 public safety communications dispatcher, or school administrator.  (2) A hospital or emergency room.  (3) A physician's office or health clinic.  (4) An ambulance or fire department rescue service.  (5) A fire department, fire protection district, or volunteer fire department.  (6) A law enforcement agency.  D. A violation of this Section shall be a misdemeanor, and upon conviction, punished by imprisonment for not more than ninety days, or by a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars, or both, in the discretion of the court.  Acts 2008, No. 355, §1; Acts 2019, No. 377, §2.