House Bill No. by Representative Melerine amends and reenacts several sections of Louisiana's vehicle licensing laws to enhance the regulations surrounding temporary dealer plates and registration. The bill allows licensed motor vehicle dealers to provide customers with temporary courtesy loaner vehicles while their own vehicles are being repaired, requiring dealers to document the arrangement with specific customer and vehicle information. Additionally, the bill introduces new security measures for temporary registration plates, mandating that they incorporate features to prevent counterfeiting and ensure durability against weather conditions.

The bill also modifies the validity period for temporary demonstration and transportation identification plates from five days to ten consecutive calendar days. It allows these plates to be displayed on the rear window of the vehicle rather than being fastened to the rear bumper, and it requires that they remain legible throughout their use. Furthermore, the legislation establishes that the operation of vehicles under these new provisions constitutes lawful use of dealer plates, thereby clarifying the legal framework for both dealers and customers.

Statutes affected:
HB888 Original: 47:473(H), 47:520(B)