Transportation (Traffic Safety)

signed · Louisiana · Senate May 29, 2026

SB 330: TRAFFIC: Provides specifications for proper identification of school zones with automated speed enforcement. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)

SB 330 requires local authorities using automated speed cameras in school zones to install specific pavement markings and signs. It mandates a two-foot-wide yellow stripe across the road with "Entering School Zone" in 12-inch white lettering at every school zone entrance, plus a "SCHOOL" stripe adjacent to school signs when cameras are active. These standards align with federal traffic control guidelines and apply only to asphalt or concrete roads. The bill directly affects local municipalities and parishes implementing automated speed enforcement in school zones. It repeals an outdated requirement about school zone identification.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates standardized safety signage for school zone speed enforcement, directly enhancing road safety through federal-aligned pavement markings and signage requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

in committee · Louisiana · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 100: CRIME: Creates the crime of felony speeding (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

HB 100 creates a new felony offense for speeding in Louisiana, defined as operating a vehicle more than 30 miles per hour over the posted speed limit. This law directly affects drivers who exceed speed limits by this margin, making it a criminal offense punishable by fines of at least $1,000, imprisonment for a minimum of six months, or both. The bill establishes mandatory minimum penalties for this specific speeding behavior, distinguishing it from standard speeding violations. It applies statewide to all motor vehicle operators who commit this offense.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates felony speeding with mandatory minimums (6 months, $1000+), expanding criminalization and increasing penalties, opposing reform efforts.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationCreates felony penalties for excessive speeding (30+ mph over limit), directly enhancing road safety standards under transportation policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sentencing Traffic Safety

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in committee · Louisiana · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 777: MOTOR VEHICLES: Requires driver's license renewal knowledge examination (OR +$20,000 GF EX See Note)

HB 777 requires all Louisiana drivers renewing a Class "E" license to pass a knowledge exam every eight years. The exam covers state traffic laws, road signs, and safe driving practices (including distracted driving), with a minimum passing score of 80%. Drivers failing the exam get three free retakes and a temporary 90-day license to retake it, but must pass within that period to avoid suspension. The bill eliminates the previous third-party tester requirement, mandates multiple test formats (online, in-person, mobile), and prohibits extra fees for the exam during renewal. It takes effect January 1, 2028, with the DMV required to report annual exam data to lawmakers.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires knowledge exams on traffic laws/safe driving to enhance road safety compliance, aligning with transportation safety indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Traffic Safety Vehicle Registration

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signed · Louisiana · House Jun 23, 2026

HB 723: MTR VEHICLE/MOTORCYCLES: Authorizes drivers of certain two-wheeled vehicles to proceed through a red light under certain circumstances

HB 723 allows motorcycle, moped, trimobile, bicycle, or electric bicycle riders to proceed through a steady red light at intersections with vehicle-actuated traffic signals (those controlled by sensors detecting traffic). To do so, riders must first stop completely for two full signal cycles or two minutes (whichever comes first), treat the light as a stop sign, confirm it is safe, and yield to pedestrians and other vehicles. The bill specifically applies to intersections with sensor-based traffic control systems and does not change existing penalties for violations that cause injury or death, which include fines and possible license suspension. This policy directly affects cyclists and motorcyclists navigating intersections where traffic signals fail to detect their smaller vehicles.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllows cyclists/motorcyclists to proceed through red lights with safety requirements, enhancing traffic flow and road safety under vehicle regulations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Pedestrian Safety Traffic Safety

signed · Louisiana · House Jun 9, 2026

HB 487: MTR VEHICLE/VIOLATIONS: Provides relative to running red lights (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV)

HB 487 amends Louisiana's traffic code to specifically address a type of red-light violation: drivers entering a shoulder or turn lane to overtake a vehicle stopped at a red light without causing injury. The bill imposes a $250 fine for this offense, adding it as a distinct violation under existing traffic regulations. This change directly affects drivers who attempt to pass stopped vehicles at red lights, clarifying the penalty for this specific behavior. The bill does not alter penalties for other red-light violations or injuries.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill imposes $250 fine for dangerous red-light overtaking, enhancing road safety by clarifying penalties for a hazardous driving behavior.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Traffic Safety

signed · Louisiana · Senate May 15, 2026

SB 55: MOTOR VEHICLES: Provides for clarification on the proper way to wear a safety belt. (8/1/26)

SB 55 clarifies how seatbelts must be worn in Louisiana vehicles, requiring drivers and passengers to fasten safety belts across both the lap and shoulder (not behind the body or under the arm) while the vehicle is moving. It directly affects drivers of passenger cars, vans, SUVs, and trucks under 26,000 pounds, excluding vehicles manufactured before January 1, 1981. The bill amends existing law to specify the proper seatbelt positioning without creating new penalties or requirements. This is a procedural clarification of current safety belt rules, not a new policy.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationClarifies seatbelt safety standards, directly enhancing vehicle safety regulations under transportation policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Traffic Safety

passed · Louisiana · Senate May 12, 2026

SB 278: CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Prohibits the reinstatement of a driver's license suspended for driving under the influence without the installation of an ignition interlock device. (8/1/26)

SB 278 requires individuals in Louisiana to install an ignition interlock device in their vehicle before their driver's license can be reinstated after a suspension for driving under the influence (DUI). It specifically applies to drivers suspended for DUI with a breathalyzer test result of 0.08% blood alcohol or higher, within ten years of a prior DUI arrest. The bill amends state law to make this device installation mandatory as a condition for regaining driving privileges. This policy change directly affects repeat DUI offenders seeking to return to driving after a suspension.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandatory interlock devices for DUI offenders reduce repeat offenses, aligning with recidivism reduction goals in criminal justice reform.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates ignition interlock devices for DUI offenders to enhance road safety, directly advancing transportation safety standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Traffic Safety

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in committee · Louisiana · Senate Mar 9, 2026

SB 138: TRAFFIC: Provides for speed enforcement measures. (8/1/26)

SB 138 amends Louisiana law to standardize speed enforcement using automated cameras and pavement markings. It requires local authorities using photo enforcement to place specific yellow signs (reading "Photo enforcement devices at use") 500-1,000 feet before cameras, and to mark school zones with two-foot yellow stripes and "Entering School Zone" pavement markings at entrances, plus "School Zone Ahead" markings 200 feet before entrances. All signage and markings must comply with federal traffic control standards (MUTCD). The bill directly affects local municipalities and parishes that deploy speed cameras, ensuring consistent visual warnings for drivers.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill standardizes speed enforcement with safety-focused signage and pavement markings in school zones, directly enhancing road safety infrastructure as per transportation safety indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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