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ACT No. 275
Regular Session, 2010
HOUSE BILL NO. 759
BY REPRESENTATIVE ST. GERMAIN
AN ACT1
To amend and reenact R.S. 32:1(26), relative to the traffic regulations; to revise the2
definition of "intersection"; and to provide for related matters.3
Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:4
Section 1. R.S. 32:1(26) is hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows:5
ยง1. Definitions6
When used in this Chapter, the following words and phrases have the7
meaning ascribed to them in this Section, unless the context clearly indicates a8
different meaning:9
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(26) "Intersection" means (a) (a) "Intersection" means: The area embraced11
within the prolongation or connection of the lateral curb lines, or, if none, then the12
lateral boundary lines of the roadways of two highways which join one another at,13
or approximately at, right angles, or the area within which vehicles traveling upon14
different highways joining at any other angle may come in conflict.15
(b) Where a highway includes two highways thirty feet or more apart, then16
every crossing of each highway of such divided highway by an intersecting highway17
shall be regarded as a separate intersection. In the event such intersecting highway18
also includes two highways thirty feet or more apart, then every crossing of two19
highways of such highways shall be regarded as a separate intersection.20
(c) The junction of an alley or driveway with a street or highway shall not21
constitute an intersection unless the roadway or highway at said junction is22
controlled by a traffic control device.23 ENROLLEDHB NO. 759
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(d)(i) Where a highway includes a stop line, yield line, or crosswalk that has1
not been designated on the roadway within the median between the separate2
intersections, the two intersections and the roadway median between them shall be3
considered as one intersection.4
(ii) Where a highway with a stop line, yield line, or crosswalk is designated5
on the roadway on the intersection approach, the area within the crosswalk or beyond6
the designated stop line or yield line shall be part of the intersection.7
(iii) Where a crosswalk is designated on a roadway on the departure from the8
intersection, the intersection shall include the area extending to the far side of such9
crosswalk.10
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Section 2. This Act shall become effective upon signature by the governor or, if not12
signed by the governor, upon expiration of the time for bills to become law without signature13
by the governor, as provided by Article III, Section 18 of the Constitution of Louisiana. If14
vetoed by the governor and subsequently approved by the legislature, this Act shall become15
effective on the day following such approval.16
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA
APPROVED: