Traffic stops
Getting pulled over, documents, searches, and what happens roadside.
23 sections
- Traffic StopsLa. C.Cr.P. art. 215.1 — a stop for a traffic violation lasts only as long as the citation reasonably takes
- Your Phone Behind the WheelLa. R.S. 32:59 — no holding or using a phone while driving unless the car is lawfully stationary
- After a CrashLa. R.S. 32:398 — a crash with an injury, a death, or over $500 in damage is reported to the police at once
- Reckless DrivingLa. R.S. 14:99 — driving in a criminally negligent or reckless manner, up to $200 or 90 days on a first conviction
- A Death Behind the WheelLa. R.S. 14:32.1 — a death caused by an impaired driver is vehicular homicide, 5 to 30 years
- Speed LimitsLa. R.S. 32:61 — 55 miles per hour on a highway unless posted, 70 on an interstate
- Staying in Your LaneLa. R.S. 32:71 — the left lane of a multilane highway is for passing, and a slower car keeps right
- Signals and TurnsLa. R.S. 32:104 — a turn signal runs continuously for the last 100 feet before the turn
- Pulling Over for a SirenLa. R.S. 32:125 — pull to the right and stop for an emergency vehicle, and move over for one parked with its lights on
- Crossing the RoadLa. R.S. 32:212 — a driver stops for a pedestrian in a crosswalk where there is no working signal
- On a BicycleLa. R.S. 32:76.1 — a driver passing a bicycle leaves at least 3 feet
- Passing a School BusLa. R.S. 32:80 — stop at least 30 feet from a school bus with its signals on, from either direction
- Seat BeltsLa. R.S. 32:295.1 — every driver and passenger is belted, and a first ticket is $50
- The Car Seat RulesLa. R.S. 32:295 — rear facing under 2, a booster from 4, the back seat under 13
- The Motorcycle HelmetLa. R.S. 32:190 — every rider of a motorcycle or moped wears a helmet with the chin strap fastened
- Window TintLa. R.S. 32:361.1 — front and back side windows let through at least 25 percent of the light, the rearmost 12
- Where You May Not ParkLa. R.S. 32:143 — not within 15 feet of a hydrant, 20 feet of a crosswalk, or 50 feet of a railroad crossing
- Driving While SuspendedLa. R.S. 32:415 — up to $500 or 6 months, and the suspension grows by a year
- An ATV on the RoadLa. R.S. 32:299 — an off-road vehicle may ride the shoulder only for farm work near the farm, in daylight
- The Insurance RequirementLa. R.S. 32:900 — at least $15,000 a person, $30,000 a crash and $25,000 in property, and no proof means the car is impounded
- A Teen Driver's LicenseLa. R.S. 32:407 — 50 hours of practice and 180 days on a learner's license before the intermediate license at 16
- Under 21 and DrivingLa. R.S. 14:98.6 — a driver under 21 is impaired at 0.02 percentalso here
- Drinking at the WheelLa. R.S. 32:300 — no open container in the passenger area while the vehicle is on a public roadalso here
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