DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 241 Original 2017 Regular Session Chad Brown
Abstract: Establishes and implements guidelines for managing routine traffic stops within driver
education courses.
Present law requires the Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections, public safety services, establish the
portion of the driver education or prelicensing training course relative to the economic effects of
littering.
Proposed law modifies present law by redesignating the provision within driver education or
prelicensing training course relative to the economic effects of littering.
Proposed law requires the Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections, public safety services, establish
and implement a curriculum within the driver education and prelicensing training courses relative
to managing a routine traffic stop.
Proposed law requires the department establish rules and regulations to administer and define the
requirements within the course.
Proposed law requires that the curriculum be developed considering the actions of officers, the
drivers and occupants, the number of occupants, the time and reason for the stop, the location of the
stop, and any other circumstance surrounding the stop.
Proposed law requires the course include instruction concerning law enforcement procedures for
traffic stops; instruction on the importance of officers, drivers, and passengers maintaining integrity
and respect during traffic stops; demonstrations of appropriate interactions with law enforcement;
and demonstrations of the proper actions to be taken during traffic stops.
(Adds R.S. 32:402.1(B) and (C); Repeals R.S. 32:402.1(A)(3)(c))