DIGEST
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the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Lopinto HB No. 106
Abstract: Requires that motor vehicle license plates be clearly and visibly displayed in an
upright position in the rear of the motor vehicle.
Present law (R.S. 47:507) provides that motor vehicle permanent registration plates be securely
fastened to the assigned motor vehicle in a manner to prevent the plate from swinging, and at a
height not less than 12 inches from the ground from the bottom of such plate in a place and
position to be clearly visible, and shall be maintained free from foreign materials and in a
condition to be clearly legible. Also, specifies that any permanent registration license plate
assigned to a truck weighing in excess of 6,000 pounds may be attached to the front or the rear of
the vehicle.
Proposed law modifies present law by specifying that a truck with a gross weight in excess of
10,000 pounds may attach a permanent registration license plate to the front or rear of the
vehicle.
Proposed law provides that all permanent registration plates be affixed to the motor vehicle in an
upright position to be clearly visible.
(Amends R.S. 32:53(A); Repeals R.S. 47:507)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Transportation, Highways and
Public Works to the original bill.
1. Added a provision that provides that the permanent registration license plate assigned
to any truck having a gross vehicle weight in excess of 10,000 pounds, as opposed to
6,000 pounds, or to any dump truck may be attached to either the front or the rear of
the truck.