This bill amends Louisiana's traffic laws to allow drivers of two or three-wheeled motorcycles, mopeds, bicycles, and electric bicycles to proceed through intersections controlled by vehicle-actuated traffic-control signals under specific conditions. The new provisions require these drivers to come to a complete stop at the intersection for two complete cycles of the traffic-control signal or for two minutes, whichever comes first. They must treat the traffic control device as a stop sign, ensure it is safe to proceed, yield to pedestrians in adjacent crosswalks, and yield to any approaching vehicles.

Additionally, the bill revises 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. For instance, if a violation results in injury, fines range from $200 to $500, while serious bodily injury incurs fines between $500 and $1,000. In cases of death, fines range from $1,000 to $5,000, with possible imprisonment and longer license suspensions. The bill aims to enhance safety for non-motorized vehicle operators while maintaining accountability for traffic violations.

Statutes affected:
HB723 Original: 32:232(3)
HB723 Engrossed: 32:232(3)
HB723 Enrolled: 32:232(3)
HB723 Act 951: 32:232(3)