House Bill No. 403, introduced by Representative Turner, aims to increase fines for various driving offenses and allocate the collected revenue to the Louisiana Emergency Response Network Fund. The bill enacts new provisions under R.S. 14 and R.S. 32, which impose additional fines for operating while impaired, reckless operation of a vehicle, and speeding violations. Specifically, the bill adds fines of $25 for a first offense of operating while impaired, $50 for a second offense, $100 for a third offense, and $250 for a fourth or subsequent offense. Similar additional fines are established for reckless operation and speeding violations, with amounts ranging from $5 to $10 depending on the offense.

The bill also mandates that all additional fines collected be forwarded by the clerk of court to the state treasurer within thirty days, with the funds being deposited into the Louisiana Emergency Response Network Fund after necessary allocations. This fund is intended to support initiatives aimed at reducing trauma and related deaths. The proposed law retains existing provisions regarding the Louisiana Emergency Response Network Fund while enhancing the penalties for driving offenses to promote safer driving practices. The bill is set to take effect upon the governor's signature or after the expiration of the time for bills to become law without signature.