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LA SB11
Provide for penalties for certain traffic offenses. (8/1/25) (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF RV)
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Introduced
03/17/2025
03/17/2025
In Committee
05/19/2025
05/19/2025
Crossed Over
04/23/2025
04/23/2025
Passed
05/29/2025
05/29/2025
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 32:71(B)(2), relative to the operation of a motor vehicle on the right side of the road; to provide for fines for certain offenses; to include secondary and tertiary level offenses; and to provide for related matters.
AI Summary
This bill amends Louisiana traffic laws regarding driving on multilane highways, specifically addressing vehicle speed and lane positioning. Currently, vehicles traveling slower than the posted speed limit are required to drive in the right-hand lane or as close to the right side of the road as possible, with some exceptions like passing or preparing to turn. The bill introduces a graduated fine structure for violations: a first offense will result in a $150 fine, a second offense within 12 months will incur a $250 fine, and a third offense within 12 months can result in a $350 fine or up to 30 days of imprisonment, or both. This legislation aims to improve traffic flow and safety by encouraging drivers to maintain appropriate lane positioning relative to their speed, with increasingly strict penalties for repeated violations. The bill modifies existing language in the Louisiana Revised Statutes (R.S. 32:71) and is set to take effect on August 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (23)
Jay Luneau (D)*,
Stephanie Berault (R),
Gerald Boudreaux (D),
Joe Bouie (D),
Chad Brown (D),
Gary Carter (D),
Kim Carver (R),
Stewart Cathey (R),
Patrick Connick (R),
Peter Egan (R),
Brian Glorioso (R),
Cameron Henry (R),
Caleb Kleinpeter (R),
Mandie Landry (D),
Patrick McMath (R),
Shaun Mena (D),
Robert Owen (R),
Ed Price (D),
Kirk Talbot (R),
Joy Walters (D),
William Wheat (R),
Jeffrey Wiley (R),
Glen Womack (R),
Last Action
Signed by the Speaker of the House. (on 05/29/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=25rs&b=SB11&sbi=y |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1418850 |
| Fiscal Note - SB11 Engrossed | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1407493 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1406006 |
| Analysis - Digest of SB11 Engrossed | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1407386 |
| Fiscal Note - SB11 Original | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1404735 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1397168 |
| Analysis - Digest of SB11 Original | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1397169 |
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