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ACT No. 259
Regular Session, 2010
HOUSE BILL NO. 594
BY REPRESENTATIVE BILLIOT
AN ACT1
To amend and reenact R.S. 32:232.1, relative to inoperative traffic signals; to provide for2
procedures for the operator of a motor vehicle to follow when a traffic signal is3
inoperative at an intersection; and to provide for related matters.4
Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:5
Section 1. RS. 32:232.1 is hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows:6
ยง232.1. Vehicle approaching intersection in which traffic lights are inoperative7
A. Unless otherwise directed by a law enforcement officer, when a traffic-8
control traffic control signal is not functioning at an intersection, and the signal lights9
are completely dark, the intersection shall revert to an all-way stop and traffic shall10
proceed in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 32:121(A).11
B. Unless otherwise directed by a law enforcement officer, when a traffic12
control signal is flashing yellow, it shall be treated as a "caution" sign in accordance13
with the provisions of R.S. 32:234.14
C. Unless otherwise directed by a law enforcement officer, when a traffic15
control signal is flashing red, it shall be treated as a stop sign in accordance with the16
provisions of R.S. 32:234.17
Section 2. This Act shall become effective upon signature by the governor or, if not18
signed by the governor, upon expiration of the time for bills to become law without signature19
by the governor, as provided by Article III, Section 18 of the Constitution of Louisiana. If20 ENROLLEDHB NO. 594
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vetoed by the governor and subsequently approved by the legislature, this Act shall become1
effective on the day following such approval.2
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA
APPROVED: