House Bill No. by Representative Firment amends R.S. 32:861(E)(2) to allow for the impoundment of out-of-state vehicles that are not covered by compulsory liability insurance while operating in Louisiana. The bill clarifies that operators of out-of-state vehicles must carry liability insurance as required by their home states, and it specifies that a personal injury protection insurance card alone does not meet the necessary proof of insurance requirements.

The proposed law retains existing provisions that impose the same sanctions on out-of-state vehicle owners and operators who fail to comply with insurance requirements as those imposed on in-state vehicle owners, including criminal penalties, fines, and limits on recovery of damages. Additionally, it introduces new language that subjects uninsured out-of-state vehicles to impoundment, aligning with the existing law regarding in-state vehicles.

Statutes affected:
HB174 Original: 32:861(E)(2)