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Below you will find links to traffic laws and driving rules in Louisiana -- including the online vehicle code, statutes on common traffic violations, and state-specific driving manuals (where available).
| Drinking & Driving Violations | Operating a vehicle under the influence (LRS 32:661) |
| Driving Without a License / With a Suspended License | Driver must be licensed (LRS 32:52) |
| Driving Without Insurance / With Insufficient Insurance | Security required (LRS 32:861) |
| Driving Without Registration / With Expired Registration | Vehicle license required (LRS 32:51) |
| Illegal U-Turn | Turning movements and required signals (LRS 32:104) |
| Leaving the Scene of an Accident / Hit & Run | Accident reports (LRS 32:398) |
| Mechanical Violations | Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation: Equipment (LRS Title 32 scroll to 32:301 to 32:369) Proper equipment required on vehicles (LRS 32:53) |
| Reckless Driving | Careless operation (LRS 32:58) |
| Running a Red Light / Stop Sign | Obedience to and required traffic control devices (LRS 32:231) Traffic control signals (LRS 32:232) |
| Seat Belt / Child Restraint Violations | Safety belt use (LRS 32:295.1) Child passenger restraint system (LRS 32:295) |
| Speeding | Maximum speed limit (LRS 32:61) General speed law (LRS 32:64) |
| Unlawful Vehicle Modifications | Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation: Equipment (LRS Title 32 scroll to 32:301 to 32:369) Low rider vehicles (LRS 32:297) Proper equipment required on vehicles (LRS 32:53) |
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