Louisiana Senate Bill 863: Prohibits texting and handheld cell phone use for all drivers. This does not include hands free operation of mobile phones and use of two way radios. Primary offence. Fines of $175 plus court costs, and then $500 for any other offense. Primary enforcement will begin Aug 15, 2010. Please aware all drivers and employees whom may be traveling in or thru the State of Louisiana of this new law.
SB 137 (Act No. 655) is the text message/cell phone law. It prohibits texting by ALL drivers, and limits the use of cell phones by “novice” drivers (novice driver is a driver that has a Class E learners permit). The novice can use a cell phone/wireless communication device, if it is HANDS-FREE. Fines are $175 (1st offense) and up to $500 for 2nd/all subsequent offenses (if you are involved in an accident and you are deemed to have been in violation of this law, the fines are doubled). Exceptions exist for emergency situations and LEn personnel. This can be used as a primary offense.
SB 159 (Act No. 666), prohibits minors (17 and under) from using ANY wireless communication while operating a motor vehicle (this does not include push-to-talk devices, commercial 2-way radios, and CB radios >>> wow, remember those ???). Violations are $100 (1st off), $250 (2nd and subsequent)… doubled in the accident situation. Same exceptions apply. This can be used as a primary offense.
SB 342 (Act No. 667), prohibits 1st time license holders from using cells phones for ANY purpose while driving a motor vehicle. Newly licensed individual cannot use a cell phone while driving for 1 year from the date the license is issued (this does not apply to someone that was licensed for more than a year in another state and just obtains a Louisiana license). Violations receive a $100 fine AND/or sentenced to 16 hours of community service work (you can be hit with BOTH). $250 for 2nd & subsequent offense. Fines doubled for accidents. Same exceptions apply. This is only a secondary offence violation.
Lastly, the School Bus Driver Law…. HB 402 (Act No. 335) prohibits a School Bus driver from engaging in all calls on a cell phone while driving the bus. There are exceptions for emergencies.
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