The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Archana D. Cadge.
DIGEST
SB 302 Original 2024 Regular Session Cathey
Present law allows local municipal authorities or local parish authorities to install and utilize
automated speed enforcement devices to regulate or enforce traffic on any certain roadways.
Proposed law strictly prohibits the issuance of a traffic violation citation if the citation is not issued
immediately after being generated by an automated speed enforcement device, mobile speed camera,
or video recording equipment and monitor.
Present law allows local municipal authorities or local parish authorities to use mobile speed cameras
and red light cameras with required signage to warn motorists that the devices are present.
Proposed law prohibits issuing traffic violations by mail if a law enforcement officer has not lawfully
stopped the offender.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 32:43(B) and 365(B); adds R.S. 32:45(D))