Title 32, Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation
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La. Rev. Stat. § 32:1 Definitions
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§1. Definitions When used in this Chapter, the following terms have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) "Authorized emergency vehicle" means a vehicle of a fire department, a vehicle of the department's weights and standards police force, a …
La. Rev. Stat. § 32:101 Required position and method of turning at intersections
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§101. Required position and method of turning at intersections A. The driver of a vehicle intending to turn at an intersection shall proceed as follows: (1) Right turns. Both the approach for a right turn and a right turn shall be made as close as practicable to the right-hand cu…
La. Rev. Stat. § 32:102 Turning on curve or crest of grade prohibited
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§102. Turning on curve or crest of grade prohibited No vehicle shall be turned so as to proceed in the opposite direction upon any curve, or upon the approach to or near the crest of a grade, where such vehicle cannot be seen by the driver of any other vehicle approaching from ei…
La. Rev. Stat. § 32:1021 Transfer of registration to defeat purpose of chapter prohibited
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§1021. Transfer of registration to defeat purpose of chapter prohibited If an owner's registration has been suspended hereunder, such registration shall not be transferred nor the motor vehicle in respect of which such registration was issued registered in any other name until th…
La. Rev. Stat. § 32:1022 Surrender of license and registration
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§1022. Surrender of license and registration Any person whose license or registration shall have been suspended as herein provided, or whose policy of insurance or bond, when required under this Chapter, shall have been cancelled or terminated, or who shall neglect to furnish oth…
La. Rev. Stat. § 32:1023 Other violations; penalties
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§1023. Other violations; penalties A. Failure to report an accident as required in R.S. 32:871 shall be punished by a fine not in excess of twenty-five dollars, and in the event of injury or damage to the person or property of another in such accident, the commissioner shall susp…
La. Rev. Stat. § 32:103 Moving parked vehicles
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§103. Moving parked vehicles No person shall move a vehicle which is stopped, standing, or parked unless and until such movement can be made with reasonable safety. Acts 1962, No. 310, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 32:104 Turning movements and required signals
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§104. Turning movements and required signals A. No person shall turn a vehicle at an intersection unless the vehicle is in proper position upon the roadway as required in R.S. 32:101, or turn a vehicle to enter a private road or driveway, or otherwise turn a vehicle from a direct…
La. Rev. Stat. § 32:1041 Exceptions
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§1041. Exceptions A. This Chapter shall not apply with respect to any motor vehicle owned by the United States, this state or any political subdivision of this state, or any municipality therein, a bona fide organized public volunteer fire department which owns and operates those…
La. Rev. Stat. § 32:1042 Self-insurers
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§1042. Self-insurers A. Any person in whose name more than twenty-five motor vehicles are registered or who owns property in Louisiana assessed in his name having a value of one hundred thousand dollars or more after deducting any encumbrances thereon from its assessed valuation …
La. Rev. Stat. § 32:1043 Repealed by Acts, 2020, No
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§1043. Repealed by Acts, 2020, No. 53, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 2021.
La. Rev. Stat. § 32:105 Signals by hand and arm or signal lamps
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§105. Signals by hand and arm or signal lamps A. Any stop or turn signal when required herein shall be given either by means of the hand and arm as provided in R.S. 32:106 or by signal lamps, except as otherwise provided in Paragraph B. B. Any motor vehicle in use on a highway sh…
La. Rev. Stat. § 32:106 Methods of giving hand and arm signals
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§106. Methods of giving hand and arm signals A. All signals herein required to be given by hand and arm shall be given from the left side of the vehicle in the following manner, and such signals shall indicate as follows: (1) Left turn--hand and arm extended horizontally, with th…
La. Rev. Stat. § 32:121 Vehicle approaching or entering intersection
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§121. Vehicle approaching or entering intersection A. When two vehicles approach or enter an intersection from different highways at approximately the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left, shall yield the right of way to the vehicle on the right. B. The right of way r…
La. Rev. Stat. § 32:122 Vehicle turning left at intersection
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§122. Vehicle turning left at intersection The driver of a vehicle within an intersection intending to turn to the left shall yield the right of way to all vehicles approaching from the opposite direction which are within the intersection or so close thereto as to constitute an i…
La. Rev. Stat. § 32:123 Stop signs and yield signs; penalties for violations
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§123. Stop signs and yield signs; penalties for violations A. Preferential right of way at an intersection may be indicated by stop signs or yield signs. B. Except when directed to proceed by a police officer or traffic-control signal, every driver and operator of a vehicle appro…
La. Rev. Stat. § 32:124 Vehicle entering highway from private road, driveway, alley or building
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§124. Vehicle entering highway from private road, driveway, alley or building The driver of a vehicle about to enter or cross a highway from a private road, driveway, alley or building, shall stop such vehicle immediately prior to driving onto a sidewalk or onto the sidewalk area…
La. Rev. Stat. § 32:125 Procedure on approach of an authorized emergency vehicle; passing a parked
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§125. Procedure on approach of an authorized emergency vehicle; passing a parked emergency vehicle A. Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle making use of audible or visual signals, or of a police vehicle properly and lawfully making use of an audible sign…
La. Rev. Stat. § 32:1251 Declaration of public policy
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§1251. Declaration of public policy The legislature finds and declares that the distribution and sale of motor vehicles and recreational products in the state of Louisiana vitally affects the general economy of the state, the public interest, and the public welfare, and that in o…
La. Rev. Stat. § 32:1252 Definitions
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§1252. Definitions The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this Chapter, shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this Section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: (1) "All-terrain vehicle" shall mean any vehicle manufactu…
La. Rev. Stat. § 32:1253 Motor Vehicle Commission; appointment and qualifications of members; terms of
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§1253. Motor Vehicle Commission; appointment and qualifications of members; terms of office; organization; oath; official bond; compensation; powers and duties; dispute resolution panel A. The Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission is hereby created within the office of the governor …
La. Rev. Stat. § 32:1254 Application for license; requirements for licensure; contents; licenses; franchise
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§1254. Application for license; requirements for licensure; contents; licenses; franchise filings; exceptions A. The following persons shall be licensed by the commission in order to engage in business in the state of Louisiana, regardless of whether or not said person maintains …
La. Rev. Stat. § 32:1255 Fees; penalties
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§1255. Fees; penalties A. To defray the cost of issuing licenses and administering this Chapter, the commission shall fix reasonable fees to be assessed under this Chapter as follows: (1) The license for each manufacturer, distributor, converter, motor vehicle lessor franchisor, …
La. Rev. Stat. § 32:1256 Auto shows
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§1256. Auto shows The commission may authorize or prohibit motor vehicle sales and shows at off-site locations. The commission may, in its discretion, allow such sales and shows in accordance with the rules and regulations adopted by the commission in accordance with the Administ…
La. Rev. Stat. § 32:1256.1 Regional recreational products or specialty vehicle shows
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§1256.1. Regional recreational products or specialty vehicle shows A.(1) Shows where recreational products or specialty vehicles are displayed and promoted for sale are hereby authorized as provided for in this Section, except that no final sale and delivery of a recreational pro…
La. Rev. Stat. § 32:1256.2 National recreational product shows
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§1256.2. National recreational product shows A. National recreational product shows are hereby authorized as provided for in this Section. B. When used in this Section, the following words and phrases have the meaning ascribed to them in this Paragraph: (1) "National recreational…
La. Rev. Stat. § 32:1257 Establishment of new motor vehicle dealerships or relocations; protests; procedure
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§1257. Establishment of new motor vehicle dealerships or relocations; protests; procedure A.(1) Whenever the commission receives an application for a motor vehicle dealer's license which would add a new motor vehicle dealership or authorize an existing motor vehicle dealership to…
La. Rev. Stat. § 32:1257.1 Repealed by Acts 2012, No
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§1257.1. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 326, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 32:1258 Denial, revocation, grounds, imposition of a civil penalty, or suspension of license;
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§1258. Denial, revocation, grounds, imposition of a civil penalty, or suspension of license; grounds; expiration A. The commission may, in addition to imposing a civil penalty pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter, deny an application for a license or revoke or suspend a lic…
La. Rev. Stat. § 32:1259 Injunctions; cease and desist orders
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§1259. Injunctions; cease and desist orders A. The commission is hereby authorized without posting of cost, bond, or deposit to institute an injunctive action in the district court for the parish in which the commission office is located or the district court for the parish in wh…
La. Rev. Stat. § 32:126 Cattle crossings
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§126. Cattle crossings A. All traffic on state highways shall stop and yield the right of way to cattle which are crossing the highway when all of the following apply: (1) The cattle are crossing from one portion of property owned or leased by a person to another portion of prope…
La. Rev. Stat. § 32:1260 Penalties; other relief
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§1260. Penalties; other relief A.(1) No civil penalty imposed for the violation of the provisions of this Chapter or the rules and regulations of the commission shall exceed five thousand dollars for each day such violation continues. (2) On a second or subsequent violation, no c…
La. Rev. Stat. § 32:1261 Unauthorized acts
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§1261. Unauthorized acts A. It shall be a violation of this Chapter: (1) For a manufacturer, a distributor, a wholesaler, distributor branch, factory branch, converter or officer, agent, or other representative thereof: (a) To induce or coerce, or attempt to induce or coerce, any…
La. Rev. Stat. § 32:1261.1 Indemnification of franchised dealers
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§1261.1. Indemnification of franchised dealers A. Notwithstanding the terms of any franchise agreement, each manufacturer or converter shall indemnify and hold harmless its franchised dealers against any judgment for damages, including but not limited to court costs and reasonabl…
La. Rev. Stat. § 32:1261.2 Payment to dealers; penalties
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§1261.2. Payment to dealers; penalties It shall be a violation of this Chapter for a motor vehicle manufacturer, distributor, wholesaler, distributor branch, factory branch, officer, agent or other representative thereof, to fail to pay a dealer all monies due the dealer, except …
La. Rev. Stat. § 32:1262 Warranty; compensation; audits of dealer records
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§1262. Warranty; compensation; audits of dealer records A.(1) For the purpose of this Section, the following terms have the meanings ascribed to them: (a) "Manufacturer, distributor, wholesaler, factory branch, or distributor branch's warranty" means and includes a new motor vehi…
La. Rev. Stat. § 32:1263 Motor vehicle repairs
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§1263. Motor vehicle repairs A. Suppliers of mechanical repairs and services for any vehicle subject to regulation pursuant to this Chapter shall provide each consumer with an itemized bill indicating repairs and services performed, parts replaced, materials used, the total labor…
La. Rev. Stat. § 32:1264 Damage disclosure
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§1264. Damage disclosure A. Whenever a new motor vehicle subject to regulation pursuant to this Chapter is sold to any person, the seller shall notify the purchaser of any body damage or mechanical damage which the vehicle has sustained that exceeds six percent of the manufacture…
La. Rev. Stat. § 32:1264.1 Notice regarding recalls
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§1264.1. Notice regarding recalls It shall be a violation of this Chapter for a motor vehicle dealer to sell a new motor vehicle without first supplying a prospective buyer with the following notice: "A new motor vehicle may have been subject to a National Highway Traffic Safety …
La. Rev. Stat. § 32:1264.2 Recall repairs; compensation
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§1264.2. Recall repairs; compensation A. As used in this Section: (1) "Do not drive order" means a notification issued by a manufacturer, distributor, factory branch, or distributor branch stating that certain used vehicles shall not be driven due to a federal safety recall for a…
La. Rev. Stat. § 32:1265 Sale of water-damaged vehicles
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§1265. Sale of water-damaged vehicles A. No person shall sell, transfer, or convey any new or used motor vehicle or recreational product to any person without notifying the buyer or receiver of the motor vehicle or recreational product in writing of the extent of any water damage…
La. Rev. Stat. § 32:1266 Motor vehicle lessors; appointment of motor vehicle lease facilitators
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§1266. Motor vehicle lessors; appointment of motor vehicle lease facilitators A.(1) Except as otherwise provided by this Chapter, a motor vehicle lessor franchisor may not terminate a franchise prior to the expiration of its term, except for good cause. Good cause shall include b…
La. Rev. Stat. § 32:1267 Succession; right of first refusal
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§1267. Succession; right of first refusal A.(1) The terms of the franchise notwithstanding, any dealer may appoint by will, or other written instrument, a designated successor to succeed in the ownership interest of the dealer in the dealership upon the death or incapacity of the…
La. Rev. Stat. § 32:1268 Requirements upon termination; penalty; indemnity
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§1268. Requirements upon termination; penalty; indemnity A.(1) In the event the licensee ceases to engage in the business of being a motor vehicle, recreational products, or specialty vehicle dealer, or ceases to sell a particular make of motor vehicle, recreational product, or s…
La. Rev. Stat. § 32:1268.1 Repealed by Acts 2012, No
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§1268.1. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 326, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 32:1268.2 Manufacturer termination of line-make; manufacturer bankruptcy; license
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§1268.2. Manufacturer termination of line-make; manufacturer bankruptcy; license Notwithstanding the terms of any franchise or other provision of law, if the termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of a licensee's franchise is the result of the termination, elimination, or cessa…
La. Rev. Stat. § 32:1269 Venue and choice of law for litigation or arbitration
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§1269. Venue and choice of law for litigation or arbitration A provision contained in a franchise agreement requiring that arbitration or litigation be conducted outside this state or a provision that seeks to apply any law other than Louisiana law to disputes between the parties…
La. Rev. Stat. § 32:127 Golf cart and all-terrain vehicle crossings
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§127. Golf cart and all-terrain vehicle crossings A. Any law to the contrary notwithstanding, golf carts and all-terrain vehicles are authorized to cross Louisiana Highway 1 on marked or designated paths or crossings for such vehicles within the town limits of Grand Isle between …
La. Rev. Stat. § 32:127.1 Golf cart crossings
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§127.1. Golf cart crossings A. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, upon final approval of the Department of Transportation and Development, golf carts are authorized to cross United States Highway 90 and Louisiana Highway 99 on marked or designated paths or crossings for suc…
La. Rev. Stat. § 32:127.2 Golf carts; Palmetto Island State Park
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§127.2. Golf carts; Palmetto Island State Park A. Notwithstanding any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, a golf cart may be operated between sunrise and sunset on the roadways within the boundaries of Palmetto Island State Park by any operator who is in possession of a val…