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Louisiana’s Teen Driver’s License and Insurance Requirements
Louisiana uses a graduated licenses system to advance unlicensed drivers from an instructional permit to a learner’s license, and, finally, a valid driver’s license. Read about how it works
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Talking on the Phone and Texting While Driving in Louisiana
Louisiana's distracted driving law prohibits the use of handheld devices by all drivers, with limited exceptions. The penalties for distracted driving depend on where the infraction occurs.
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Louisiana Speeding Tickets: The Law and Penalties
The consequences of a Louisiana speeding violation vary by municipality and parish and by how fast the motorist was driving. However, the fines and costs for a speeding ticket typically range from about $100 to $300.
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Red Light and Stop Sign Tickets in Louisiana
If you get caught running a stop sign or red light in Louisiana, you’ll typically have to pay a fine. This article gives an overview of what the law prohibits and some specific consequences of a stop sign or red light violation.
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Louisiana’s Child Car Seat and Seat Belt Laws
Louisiana has laws mandating protection for children in cars based on age, weight, and height.
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Driving Without a Valid (or on a Suspended) License in Louisiana
What constitutes unlicensed driving in Lousiana? And what are the penalties if you get caught driving without a valid license?
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Louisiana’s Commercial Driver’s License Laws
Obtaining a commercial driver's license (CDL) in Louisiana requires passage of a skills and knowledge test based upon the type of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) being driven.
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Louisiana's Vehicular Homicide Laws and Penalties
When driving under the influence leads to the death of another person, vehicular homicide charges may follow. Read more about how the offense is defined and the penalties for a conviction.