HLS 12RS-1231 ORIGINAL
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CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscored
are additions.
Regular Session, 2012
HOUSE BILL NO. 886
BY REPRESENTATIVE BARROW
TRAFFIC: Provides for penalties for texting while driving
AN ACT1
To amend and reenact R.S. 32.300.5(C)(1), relative to the penalties for texting while driving2
a motor vehicle; to increase the maximum fine for a first violation; and to provide3
for related matters.4
Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:5
Section 1. R.S. 32:300.5(C)(1) is hereby amended and reenacted as follows:6
ยง300.5. Use of certain wireless telecommunications devices for text messaging7
prohibited8
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C.(1) The first violation of the provisions of this Section shall be punishable10
by a fine of not more than one three hundred seventy-five dollars.11
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DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Barrow HB No. 886
Abstract: Increases the maximum fine for a first violation of the texting while driving
provision.
Present law provides that the first violation of the present law shall be punishable of a fine
of not more than $175.
Proposed law increases the maximum to $300.
(Amends R.S. 32:300.5(C)(1))