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Louisiana
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Alerts
No major alerts at this time.
Construction/Conditions 
888-762-3511
Federal Highway Admin
225-757-7600
Cell Emergency Number
911 *577
Time Zone
Central
Speed Limits
Rural Interstates Cars: 70, Trucks: 70
Urban Interstates Cars: 70, Trucks: 70
Other Roads Cars: 70, Trucks: 70
Urban Interstates Cars: 70, Trucks: 70
Other Roads Cars: 70, Trucks: 70
Work Zone Special Limits
Speeding, Double original fine, Workers Must Be Present, Signs Do NOT Have to Be Present
Rest Area Overnight Parking
Parking up to 2 hours
State Handheld Device Ban
Learner or Intermediate License (regardless of age)
State Texting Ban Laws
Yes
Seat Belt Laws
>13 in All Seats, $25
Sobriety Checkpoints
Yes, Upheld under state Constitution
High Blood Alcohol Content
.15 and .20
Open Container Law
Motorcycle Helmet Laws
All riders
Bicycle Helmet Laws
under 12
Gun Law Simple Summary
Not specific law about carrying legally owned guns in vehicle
Shoot First/Stand Ground Law
Yes - Law permits deadly force in public places with no duty to retreat
Radar Detectors
Legal
Diesel Tax (State and Federal)
0.444
Truck Access Policies
10 mi
From legal routes, unless prohibited
From legal routes, unless prohibited
Triple Towing
Yes
Tow Brake Laws Towing
3,000 lbs - auxiliary braking system is required
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