House Bill No. 487, introduced by Representative Bayham, amends existing traffic control signal laws in Louisiana to address violations related to running red lights. The bill modifies R.S. 32:232 by removing the phrase "and said" and replacing it with "The," clarifying the application of traffic signal colors to drivers and pedestrians. Additionally, it enacts a new provision under R.S. 32:232(3)(h) that establishes a specific penalty for offenders who use a shoulder or turn lane to overtake a vehicle that is stopped at a red light, provided that no injury occurs.

Under the proposed law, offenders who commit this specific violation will face a fine of $250. This addition complements existing penalties for more severe violations that result in injury or death, which range from fines of $200 to $5,000 and potential imprisonment. The bill aims to enhance road safety by addressing the behavior of drivers who attempt to bypass stopped vehicles at red signals without causing harm.

Statutes affected:
HB487 Original: 23:232
HB487 Engrossed: 32:232