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DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
SB 154 Reengrossed 2017 Regular Session Carter
Present law authorizes local governing authorities to enact ordinances regulating the
movement of traffic and other similar rules and regulations.
Proposed law requires local municipal or parish governing authorities to post signs indicating
that a mobile speed camera is present. Requires posting the sign no less than 250 feet and
no more than 500 feet from the location of each speed camera. Requires that the sign be
posted in a manner to be clearly visible to traffic approaching the speed camera. Requires
that the sign comply with the current manual and specifications adopted by the Dept. of
Transportation and Development pursuant to R.S. 32:235.
Proposed law provides that the failure of a municipal or parish authority to comply shall
prohibit the use of any photographic or video images collected by the speed camera to
impose or collect any civil or criminal fine, fee, or penalty by or on behalf of the municipal
or parish authority.
Proposed law provides that in any proceeding to collect a civil or criminal fine, fee, or
penalty on behalf of the municipality or parish there is a rebuttable presumption that the signs
were posted as required.
Proposed law defines a "mobile speed camera" as a device designed to collect photographic
or video evidence of alleged speed limit violation by recording images that depict the license
plate or other identifying features of a motor vehicle being operated out of compliance with
instruction of a posted speed limit sign.
Effective Aug. 1, 2017.
(Adds R.S. 32:45)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Transportation,
Highways, and Public Works to the original bill
1. Add that sign shall be posted no less than 250 and no more than 500 feet of
the location of the speed camera.
2. Add that sign shall comply with the current manual and specifications
adopted by DOTD pursuant to R.S. 32:235.
Summary of Floor Amendments to engrossed bill
1. Make technical changes.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Transportation,
Highways and Public Works to the reengrossed bill:
1. Clarify that the speed cameras referenced in the bill are mobile speed cameras.
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