RÉSUMÉ DIGEST
ACT 612 (HB 383) 2024 Regular Session Galle
New law provides that no pedestrian illegally blocking a roadway shall have a cause of action
against the operator of a motor vehicle for any injury, death, loss, or damage resulting from
any act or omission by the operator of the vehicle if such injury, death, loss, or damage is
caused by the operator's use of force with his vehicle.
New law provides that the operator may use force with his vehicle in order to retreat or
escape from the pedestrian illegally blocking the roadway if the operator reasonably believes
that he or his passengers are in immediate danger of death, bodily injury, or serious bodily
harm.
Effective August 1, 2024.
(Adds R.S. 9:2792.10)