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LA HB1208
Bill
Status
3/31/2026
Primary Sponsor
Dixon McMakin
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AI Summary
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Authorizes law enforcement officers to use vehicle-mounted fleet camera systems to record and cite drivers violating left-lane laws on multilane highways without requiring a traffic stop
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Citations may be issued by mail and recipients can appeal through an administrative hearing process
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Citations must include an attestation form allowing recipients to declare they were not the owner or driver at the time of the violation; notarization is not required
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Fines remain at existing levels: $150 for first offense, $250 for second offense within 12 months, $350 or up to 30 days imprisonment for third offense within 12 months
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All fines collected under this system are allocated to the Louisiana Office of State Police
Legislative Description
Provides for law enforcement use of fleet camera systems to issue citations for certain traffic offenses
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Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.
4/1/2026