House Bill No. by Representative Horton amends R.S. 32:232 regarding traffic-control signals, specifically addressing the behavior of drivers of two or three-wheeled motorcycles, mopeds, bicycles, and electric bicycles at intersections controlled by vehicle-actuated traffic signals. The bill allows these drivers to proceed through a steady red light under certain conditions, which include coming to a complete stop for two cycles of the signal or two minutes, treating the signal as a stop sign, ensuring it is safe to proceed, and yielding to pedestrians and other vehicles.

Additionally, the bill modifies penalties for traffic violations resulting in injury or death. It establishes fines and potential driver's license suspensions for offenders based on the severity of the violation, with specific penalties for injuries, serious bodily injuries, and fatalities. The new legal language includes the enactment of R.S. 32:232(3)(h), which outlines the penalties for violations leading to death, while also amending existing provisions related to penalties for injuries and serious bodily injuries.

Statutes affected:
HB723 Original: 32:232(3)
HB723 Engrossed: 32:232(3)
HB723 Enrolled: 32:232(3)