The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Sharon F. Lyles.
DIGEST
Guillory (SB 117)
Present law imposes a fine of not more than $175 or imprisonment for not more than 30 days, or
both, unless otherwise specifically provided, for the first violation of the provisions of the
Louisiana Highway Regulatory Act, Chapter 1 of R.S. 32 or any regulation of the department,
secretary, and commissioner made pursuant thereto. Imposes a fine of not more than $500 or
imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or both, for a subsequent violation.
Proposed law retains present law to provide for a different penalty for a subsequent violation by
specific provision in law.
Proposed law imposes a fine of not more than $500 or imprisonment for not more than six
months, or both, for the first violation by a person for exceeding the speed limit by 15 miles per
hour or more. Imposes a fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment for not more than one
year, or both, for a subsequent violation.
Proposed law imposes a fine of not more than $500 or imprisonment for not more than six
months, or both, for the first violation by a person for operation of a vehicle without obtaining a
driver's license. Imposes a fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment for not more than one
year, or both, for a subsequent violation.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 32:57(A); adds R.S. 32:57(I) and (J))