The original instrument was prepared by Alden A. Clement, Jr. The following digest,
which does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared by
Tammy Crain-Waldrop.
DIGEST
SB 68 Reengrossed 2018 Regular Session Claitor
Proposed law requires any person operating a motor vehicle on the public roads of this state during
flood conditions to drive in a careful and prudent manner, so as not to create a wake that endangers
the life, limb, or property of any person. Failure to drive in such a manner shall constitute careless
operation during flood conditions.
Proposed law provides a rebuttable presumption that certain persons were operating a motor vehicle
in a careful and prudent manner during flood conditions.
Present law provides that a first violation of proposed law is punishable by a fine of up to $175, or
imprisonment for up to 30 days, or both. Present law provides that a subsequent violation is
punishable by a fine of up to $500, imprisonment for up to 90 days, or both.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 32:58(A))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Judiciary C to the original bill
1. Deletes proposed law relative to careless operation of a watercraft.
Senate Floor Amendments to engrossed bill
1. Provides for careless operation of a motor vehicle during flood conditions.