DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 261 Original 2017 Regular Session DeVillier
Abstract: Authorizes golf carts to cross La. Hwy. 95, La. Hwy. 35, La. Hwy. 1104, and La. Hwy.
178 within the town of Church Point.
Proposed law authorizes golf carts to cross La. Hwy. 95, La. Hwy. 35, La. Hwy. 1104, and La. Hwy.
178 on marked or designated paths or crossings within the town limits of Church Point between
sunrise and sunset.
Proposed law requires a valid driver's license when operating a golf cart while crossing La. Hwy. 95,
La. Hwy. 35, La. Hwy. 1104, or La. Hwy. 178 in the town of Church Point.
Proposed law allows crossing signs to be posted by the Dept. of Transportation and Development
(DOTD) at the request of the governing authority of the town of Church Point.
Proposed law requires the DOTD, with the consultation and advice of the governing authority of the
town of Church Point, to formulate guidelines to determine where such crossing signs are to be
placed.
Proposed law excepts the provisions of proposed law from certain requirements contained in present
law and provides that golf carts are not considered a vehicle for purposes of defining "equipment".
(Adds R.S. 32:127.4)