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LA HB604
LA HB604Requires the issuance of a written warning when certain vehicles have minor maintenance issues
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Introduced
02/28/2020
02/28/2020
In Committee
03/09/2020
03/09/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/01/2020
06/01/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT 2 To amend and reenact R.S. 32:57(A) and to enact R.S. 32:53(E), relative to penalties for 3 improper equipment on vehicles; to provide for the issuance of a warning for first 4 time violators of certain infractions operating certain vehicles; to provide for the 5 issuance of a citation based on the original violation for noncompliance with proof 6 of repair documentation and; the applicable time to resolve the violation; and to 7 provide for related matters. 8
AI Summary
This bill amends Louisiana law to require the issuance of a written warning, instead of a citation, for the first-time violation of certain vehicle equipment requirements. Specifically, if a vehicle or combination of vehicles (such as an 18-wheeler, tractor-trailer, or truck) is found to have an unsafe condition or missing/improperly repaired equipment, the officer must issue a written warning and give the driver/owner three days to provide proof of repair. If the proof is not provided within three days, the officer can then issue a formal citation for the original violation. The bill also directs the relevant state agencies to promulgate rules and regulations to implement these changes.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works (09:00 4/1/2020 Room 3) (on 04/01/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=20rs&b=HB604&sbi=y |
| BillText | http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1163798 |
| Analysis - Digest of HB604 Original | http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1163824 |
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