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LA Rev Stat § 32:57.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§57.2. Fee for expenses incurred for renewal or reissuance of suspended operator's license; office of the prosecuting authority

RS 57.2 - Fee for expenses incurred for renewal or reissuance of suspended operator's license; office of the prosecuting authority Each person seeking renewal or reissuance of a suspended driver's license, as provided in R.S. 32:57.1, shall pay to the office of the prosecuting authority an additional fee of twenty-five dollars to defray the administrative costs incurred by the office of the prosecuting authority in handling such renewal or reissuance of the suspended driver's license. Acts 2003, No. 966, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:57.3 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§57.3. Failure to respond to an HOV violation

RS 57.3 - Failure to respond to an HOV violation  A.(1) When the office of motor vehicles receives notice from the Department of Transportation and Development to not renew or reissue the driver’s license or vehicle registration of a frequent violator as provided in R.S. 47:820.5.9(J)(2), the office of motor vehicles shall issue a notice to the violator at the address listed on the violator’s driver’s license, unless a more current address is on file, that shall identify the vehicle or vehicles subject to HOV violations by vehicle identification number and the assigned license plate number. The notice shall also advise the registered owner that his registration privileges and driver’s license will be blocked against renewal or reissuance, including any request for a duplicate registration or driver’s license. The office of motor vehicles shall obtain a certificate of mailing at the time the notice is mailed to the frequent violator.  (2) The notice shall also state that the person shall pay a reinstatement fee to the office of motor vehicles in addition to providing proof of compliance from the Department of Transportation and Development to remove the block against renewal or reissuance, including any request for a duplicate registration or driver’s license.  (3) The reinstatement fee due under this Section shall be one hundred dollars.  B. The Department of Transportation and Development shall provide the complete record on all violations of the frequent violator including all notices, evidence, or other records used in determining the violation or conducting any hearing or appeal.  Acts 2021, No. 357, §1, eff. June 14, 2021.
LA Rev Stat § 32:57.4 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§57.4. Failure to respond to a highway safety corridor violation

RS 57.4 - Failure to respond to a highway safety corridor violation  A.(1) When the office of motor vehicles receives notice from the Department of Transportation and Development to not renew or reissue the driver's license or vehicle registration of a frequent violator as provided in R.S. 32:267.1, the office of motor vehicles shall issue a notice to the violator at the address listed on the violator's driver's license, unless a more current address is on file, that shall identify the vehicle or vehicles subject to violations by vehicle identification number and the assigned license plate number. The notice shall also advise the violator that his registration privileges and driver's license will be blocked against renewal or reissuance, including any request for a duplicate registration or driver's license. The office of motor vehicles shall obtain a certificate of mailing at the time the notice is mailed to the violator.  (2) The notice shall also state that the person shall pay a reinstatement fee to the office of motor vehicles in addition to providing proof of compliance from the Department of Transportation and Development to remove the block against renewal or reissuance, including any request for a duplicate registration or driver's license.  (3) The reinstatement fee due pursuant to this Section shall be one hundred dollars.  B. The Department of Transportation and Development shall provide the complete record on all violations of the violator to the office of motor vehicles, including all notices, evidence, or other records used in determining the violation or conducting any hearing or appeal.  Acts 2021, No. 478, §1, eff. June 29, 2021.
LA Rev Stat § 32:58 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§58. Careless operation

RS 58 - Careless operation A. Any person operating a motor vehicle on the public roads of this state shall drive in a careful and prudent manner, so as not to endanger the life, limb, or property of any person. Failure to drive in such a manner shall constitute careless operation. B. If the careless operation of the motor vehicle directly or proximately causes the death of a human being, when the operator fails to maintain control of the vehicle because of falling asleep, in addition to any penalties provided in this Title, the person shall also be ordered to serve court-approved community service for not more than two hundred fifty hours and the department may suspend the operator's license for a period of two years. Added by Acts 1972, No. 567, §1; Acts 1992, No. 364, §1; Acts 2014, No. 650, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:58.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§58.1. Careless operation during flood conditions

RS 58.1 - Careless operation during flood conditions  A. Any person operating a motor vehicle on the public roads of this state during flood conditions shall drive in a careful and prudent manner, so as not to create a wake that endangers the life, limb, or property of any person. Failure to drive in such a manner shall constitute careless operation during flood conditions.  B. There shall be a rebuttable presumption that the following persons were operating a motor vehicle in a careful and prudent manner during flood conditions:  (1) Any person operating a vehicle owned or operated by a public utility, whether publicly or privately owned, while acting in the course and scope of his employment or agency relating to the operation, repair, or maintenance of a facility, servitude, or any property owned by the utility.  (2) Any person operating a military, law enforcement, or emergency services vehicle while acting in the course and scope of his employment or official duties.  Acts 2018, No. 403, §1, eff. May 23, 2018.
LA Rev Stat § 32:61 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§61. Maximum speed limit

RS 61 - Maximum speed limit A. No person shall operate a vehicle on any highway of this state in excess of fifty-five miles per hour, unless a lower maximum speed is posted on the highway, except as follows: (1) No person shall operate a vehicle on any interstate or controlled access highway of this state in excess of seventy miles per hour. (2) No person shall operate a vehicle on any multi-lane divided highway of this state which has partial or no control of access in excess of sixty-five miles per hour. (3) A person may operate a vehicle in excess of any maximum speed set forth in this Chapter within a speed zone established by the department as provided in R.S. 32:63(C). B. The Department of Transportation and Development shall develop criteria to determine which portions of a highway warrant a speed limit lower than the speed limits established by this Section. The criteria shall be based on an engineering study which shall consider, but not necessarily be limited to, the design speed of the road, the road geometry, the use of land surrounding the road, and the accident history of the road. Amended by Acts 1964, No. 369, §1; Acts 1974, No. 521, §1; Acts 1977, No. 113, §1, eff. June 22, 1977; Acts 1982, No. 191, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1983; Acts 1997, No. 1204, §1; Acts 2010, No. 81, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:62 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§62. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 81, §2.

RS 62 - Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 81, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 32:63 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§63. Establishing of speed zones

RS 63 - Establishing of speed zones A. Whenever the department shall determine upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation that any maximum speed set forth in this Chapter is greater or less than is reasonable or safe under the conditions found to exist upon any highway of this state, or any part thereof, the department may determine and declare a reasonable and safe maximum speed limit thereat, which, when appropriate signs giving notice thereof are erected, shall be effective at all times or at such specific times as may be determined by the department. B. Whenever the department determines on the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation that slow speeds on any highway of this state, or part thereof, consistently impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic, the department may determine and declare a minimum speed limit thereat, below which no person shall drive a vehicle except when necessary for safe operation or in compliance with law. Minimum speeds so determined shall become effective upon the erection of signs giving notice thereof. C. The department may establish a speed zone and may determine and declare a speed in excess of any maximum speed set forth in this Chapter within such speed zone on any highway of this state, whenever the department shall determine on the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation that such speed is reasonable and safe. The department shall erect appropriate signs giving notice thereof. Acts 1962, No. 310, §1; Acts 2010, No. 81, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:63.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§63.1. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 146, §1.

RS 63.1 - Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 146, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:64 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§64. General speed law

RS 64 - General speed law A. No person shall drive a vehicle on the highway within this state at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions and potential hazards then existing, having due regard for the traffic on, and the surface and width of, the highway, and the condition of the weather, and in no event at a speed in excess of the maximum speeds established by this Chapter or regulation of the department made pursuant thereto.  B. Except when a special hazard exists that requires lower speed for compliance with paragraph A of this section, no person shall operate or drive a motor vehicle upon the highways of this state at such a slow speed as to impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic.  C. Rolling roadblocks shall be prohibited from operating on all Interstate highways in the state.  Acts 1962, No. 310, §1. Amended by Acts 1982, No. 191, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1983.
LA Rev Stat § 32:65 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§65. Drag racing and racing on public roads and certain property; exemptions

RS 65 - Drag racing and racing on public roads and certain property; exemptions A. No person shall drive any vehicle in any race, speed competition or contest, drag race or acceleration contest, test of physical endurance, exhibition of speed or acceleration, or for the purpose of making a speed record upon the public roads in this state or upon any publicly-owned or privately-owned property to which the public's access is not prohibited, and no person shall in any manner participate in any such race, speed competition, drag race, test of physical endurance, exhibition, or attempt to make a speed record. B. For the purposes of this Section, "drag race" means the operation of two or more vehicles from a point side by side at accelerating speeds in a competitive attempt to outdistance each other, or the operation of one or more vehicles over a common selected course, from the same point to the same point, for the purpose of comparing the relative speeds or power of acceleration of such vehicle or vehicles within a certain distance or time limit. C. For the purposes of this Section, "race" means the use of one or more vehicles in an attempt to outgain, outdistance, or prevent another vehicle from passing, or to test the physical stamina or endurance of drivers. D. Any person convicted of violating the provisions of this Section shall be punished as follows: (1) If there is no serious personal injury involved, the person shall be subject to the penalties as provided in R.S. 32:57. (2)(a) If, during the course of commission of the violation, a serious bodily injury or death occurs which is in any way connected to the violation, the penalty shall be a fine of not less than five hundred or more than two thousand dollars or imprisonment, with or without hard labor for not less than one year or more than five years, or both. (b) For the purposes of this Paragraph, "serious bodily injury" means bodily injury which involves unconsciousness; protracted and obvious disfigurement; protracted loss or impairment of the function of a bodily member, organ, or mental faculty; or a substantial risk of death. E. The prohibitions contained in this Section shall not apply to events sanctioned by local governing authorities. Added by Acts 1972, No. 247, §1. Acts 1987, No. 419, §1; Acts 2007, No. 128, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:72 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§72. Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions

RS 72 - Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions Drivers of vehicles proceeding in opposite directions shall pass each other to the right, and upon roadways having width for not more than one line of traffic in each direction each driver shall give to the other at least one-half of the main traveled portion of the roadway as nearly as possible. Acts 1962, No. 310, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:73 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§73. Passing a vehicle on the left

RS 73 - Passing a vehicle on the left The following rules shall govern the overtaking and passing of vehicles proceeding in the same direction, subject to those limitations, exceptions, and special rules hereinafter stated: (1) Except when overtaking and passing on the right is permitted, the driver of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction shall pass to the left thereof at a safe distance, and shall not again drive to the right side of the roadway until safely clear of the overtaken vehicle.  (2) Except when overtaking and passing on the right is permitted, the driver of an overtaken vehicle shall give way to the right in favor of the overtaking vehicle on audible signal, and shall not increase the speed of his vehicle until completely passed by the overtaking vehicle.  Acts 1962, No. 310, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:73.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§73.1. Rolling roadblocks prohibited on certain multiple-lane highways; definitions; penalties

RS 73.1 - Rolling roadblocks prohibited on certain multiple-lane highways; definitions; penalties A. For purposes of this Section, the term "multiple-lane highway" shall have the meaning provided in R.S. 32:1(42), but shall only include a multiple-lane highway outside the city limits with a posted speed limit of fifty-five miles per hour or more. B. A vehicle which remains in the passing lane of a multiple-lane highway as defined in Subsection A of this Section traveling at the same speed as the vehicle in the right lane and impedes the flow of traffic shall be deemed a "rolling roadblock" which shall be prohibited. The provisions of this Subsection shall not apply to vehicles stopped at a traffic signal or traveling at a slower rate due to traffic congestion as long as the vehicle is not causing traffic congestion. C. Violations of this Section shall be punishable as provided in R.S. 32:57. Acts 2004, No. 467, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:74 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§74. When passing on the right is permitted

RS 74 - When passing on the right is permitted A. The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass upon the right of another vehicle only under the following conditions: (1) When the vehicle overtaken is making or about to make a left turn; (2) Upon a one-way street, or upon a highway on which traffic is restricted to one direction of movement, where the highway is free from obstructions and of sufficient width for two or more lines of moving vehicles; (3) Upon multiple-lane highways. B. The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass another vehicle upon the right only under conditions permitting such movement in safety. In no event shall such movement be made by driving off the pavement or main traveled portion of the highway. C. This Section does not prohibit the use of a bicycle in a bicycle lane or on a shoulder. Acts 1962, No. 310, §1; Acts 2011, No. 244, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:75 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§75. Limitations on passing on the left

RS 75 - Limitations on passing on the left No vehicle shall be driven to the left side of the center of the highway in overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction unless such left side is clearly visible and is free of oncoming traffic for a sufficient distance ahead to permit such overtaking and passing to be completely made without interfering with the safe operation of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction or any vehicle overtaken. In every event the overtaking vehicle must return to the right-hand side of the roadway before coming within one hundred feet of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction.  Acts 1962, No. 310, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:76 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§76. Further limitations on passing on the left

RS 76 - Further limitations on passing on the left A. No vehicle shall at any time be driven to the left side of the highway under the following conditions: (1) when approaching the crest of a grade or upon a curve in the highway, where the driver's view is obstructed within such distance as to create a hazard in the event another vehicle might approach from the opposite direction; (2) when approaching within one hundred feet of or traversing any intersection or railroad grade crossing; (3) when the view is obstructed upon approaching within one hundred feet of any bridge, viaduct, or tunnel.  B. The foregoing limitations shall not apply upon a one-way roadway or a multiple lane highway nor to the driver of a vehicle turning left into or from an alley, private road or driveway.  Acts 1962, No. 310, §1. Amended by Acts 1972, No. 163, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:76.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§76.1. Limitations on passing bicycles

RS 76.1 - Limitations on passing bicycles A. This Section shall be known as the Colin Goodier Protection Act. B. The operator of a motor vehicle, when overtaking and passing a bicycle proceeding in the same direction on the roadway, shall exercise due care while the motor vehicle is passing the bicycle and shall leave a safe distance between the motor vehicle and the bicycle of not less than three feet and shall maintain such clearance until safely past the overtaken bicycle. An operator of a motor vehicle may pass a bicycle traveling in the same direction in a no-passing zone only when it is safe to do so. C. The Department of Public Safety and Corrections, office of motor vehicles, is directed to include a summary of this Section in any instructional publication for drivers. D. The Department of Transportation and Development is directed to place signs in areas frequently used by bicyclists in an effort to make motorists aware of the need to share the road with bicyclists. E. The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission is directed to engage in a public awareness campaign to notify motorists and bicyclists of the provisions of this Section. F. Any person who violates this Section shall be fined not more than two hundred fifty dollars. Acts 2009, No. 147, §1; Acts 2010, No. 618, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:77 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§77. No passing zones

RS 77 - No passing zones A. The Department is hereby authorized to determine those portions of any highway where overtaking and passing or driving to the left of the roadway would be especially hazardous, and shall by appropriate signs or markings on the roadway indicate the beginning and end of such zones, and when such signs and markings are in place and are clearly visible to an ordinary observant person, every driver shall obey the directions thereof.  B. Where signs or markings are in place to define a no-passing zone as set forth in paragraph A, no driver shall at any time drive on the left side of the roadway within such zone, or on the left side of any pavement striping, designated to mark such no-passing zone, throughout its length.  Acts 1962, No. 310, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:77.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§77.1. School zones; no passing zones

RS 77.1 - School zones; no passing zones A. The driver of a vehicle upon a two-lane highway or street shall not overtake and pass another vehicle during posted hours within a school zone. B. Any person who violates this Section shall be subject to the following penalties: (1) Upon conviction for a first offense, the person shall be issued a written warning. (2) Upon conviction for a second offense, the person shall be fined one hundred dollars. (3) Upon conviction for a third offense, the person shall be fined two hundred fifty dollars. Acts 2008, No. 757, §1, eff. June 1, 2009; Acts 2009, No. 224, §7, eff. June 1, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 32:78 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§78. One-way roadways and rotary traffic islands

RS 78 - One-way roadways and rotary traffic islands A. The Department may designate any highway or any separate roadway for one-way traffic and shall erect appropriate signs giving notice thereof.  B. Upon a roadway designated and signposted for one-way traffic a vehicle shall be driven only in the direction designated, and a vehicle shall be driven as nearly as practicable entirely within a single line of traffic and shall not be moved from such line of traffic until the driver has first ascertained that such movement can be made with safety.  C. A vehicle passing around a rotary traffic island shall be driven only to the right of such island.  Acts 1962, No. 310, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:79 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§79. Driving on roadway laned for traffic

RS 79 - Driving on roadway laned for traffic Whenever any roadway has been divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for traffic, the following rules, in addition to all others consistent herewith, shall apply.  (1) A vehicle shall be driven as nearly as practicable entirely within a single lane and shall not be moved from such lane until the driver has first ascertained that such movement can be made with safety.  (2) The department may erect signs directing slow moving traffic to use a designated lane or designating those lanes to be used by traffic moving in a particular direction, and drivers of vehicles shall obey the directions of such signs.  Acts 1962, No. 310, §1.