The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Michelle Ridge.
DIGEST
SB 435 Original 2022 Regular Session Cortez
Present law provides relative to the La. Highway Regulatory Act, which includes provisions relating
to speed limits and driving on the right side of the road, overtaking, and passing.
Present law provides for penalties for a violation of the La. Highway Regulatory Act with the first
offense being a fine of not more than $175 or imprisonment of not more than 30 days, or both, unless
otherwise provided by law. A subsequent violation will result in a fine of not more than $500 or
imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or both.
Proposed law retains present law and provides that if a person operating a motor vehicle violates the
provisions of present law while on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge, the fine shall be five times the
standard fine imposed.
Present law requires the Department of Transportation and Development (department) to place
directional and traffic signs as required by law.
Proposed law requires the department to place signs on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge as follows:
(1)Eight sets of speed limit signs equally spaced on the eastbound portion of the Atchafalaya
Basin Bridge.
(2)Eight sets of speed limit signs equally spaced on the westbound portion of the Atchafalaya
Basin Bridge.
(3)Six sets of "Trucks Right Lane Only" signs equally spaced on the eastbound portion of the
Atchafalaya Basin Bridge.
(4)Six sets of "Trucks Right Lane Only" signs equally spaced on the westbound portion of the
Atchafalaya Basin Bridge.
Effective August 1, 2022.
(Adds R.S. 32:57(J) and 239)