This bill amends existing traffic control laws in Louisiana, specifically R.S. 32:232 and R.S. 32:1741. It introduces a new provision under R.S. 32:232(3)(h) that establishes a penalty of $250 for violations involving entering a shoulder or turn lane to overtake a vehicle that is stopped or slowing at a red light, provided that no injury occurs. Additionally, the bill modifies the introductory paragraph of R.S. 32:232 to clarify the application of traffic signal colors to drivers and pedestrians.

Furthermore, the bill amends R.S. 32:1741(K) to prohibit the immobilization or booting of a motor vehicle for failure to pay a citation from an automated traffic enforcement system for a red-light violation unless the vehicle owner has first been granted an administrative hearing regarding the citation. This provision does not apply to Orleans Parish, allowing for local discretion in enforcement. Overall, the bill aims to clarify penalties for specific traffic violations and ensure due process for vehicle owners before immobilization occurs.

Statutes affected:
HB487 Original: 23:232
HB487 Engrossed: 32:232
HB487 Enrolled: 32:232, 32:1741(K)
HB487 Act 808: 32:232, 32:1741(K)