Danahay (HB 896) Act No. 95
New law prohibits the use of automated speed enforcement devices by local municipal
authorities or local parish authorities on interstate roadways within their corporate or
territorial limits.
New law excludes highway construction zones where construction workers are present and
work is being performed by DOTD or a private contractor with DOTD. However, prohibits
the application of the exception to local municipal authorities and local parish authorities.
New law defines "automated speed enforcement device" as an unmanned or handheld camera
or optical device installed to work in conjunction with a traffic control signal or radar speed
detection equipment, or both, and designed to collect photographic evidence of alleged traffic
violations for the issuance of traffic citations by recording images that depict the license plate
or other identifying feature of a motor vehicle not in compliance with instruction of a traffic
control signal or posted traffic sign.
New law prohibits any local municipal authority or local parish authority from imposing or
collecting any civil or criminal fine, fee, or penalty as a result of an image produced in
violation of new law on or after Jan. 1, 2015.
Requires any local municipal authority or local parish authority to discontinue use of
automated speed enforcement devices in violation of this act by Jan. 1, 2015.
Effective upon signature of governor (May 16, 2014).
(Adds R.S. 32:43)