Louisiana Drivers Entering A Road From A Driveway Or Parking Lot Have High Duty of Care

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Drivers entering a road or highway from a driveway, parking lot, private property, etc. have a duty to yield the right-of-way to traffic in transit on the road or highway that they are entering. The rule is expressed in Louisiana Revised Statute 32:124, which states: The driver of a vehicle about to enter or cross […]

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What To Do When There Is No Speed Limit Posted In Jefferson Parish

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If you have ever driven on a street in Jefferson Parish without a speed limit sign, you may have wondered how fast you should travel. The answer can be found in the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances. Section 36-48 states: It shall be unlawful for the driver of any vehicle to exceed the speed limit

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Wear Your Seatbelt in Louisiana Please

Driving Safety, Liability / Fault, Louisiana law

Motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of death of those aged between 1-54 according to the CDC. A total of 21,022 passenger vehicle occupants died in motor vehicle traffic crashes in 2014. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, seatbelts reduce serious crash-related injuries and deaths by about half. Furthermore, seat belts saved

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Louisiana’s Traffic Law Regarding Backing on Roads and Highways

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Louisiana’s roads and highways are intended for vehicles to travel forward. Motorists should not back down a road or highway unless it is absolutely necessary. However, when it is becomes necessary to back down a street, for example, the driver should exercise a high degree of care. La. R.S. 32:281(A) states: The driver of a

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Emergency Vehicles: Limited Immunity, Speeding, and Driving Recklessly

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In Jefferson Parish, emergency vehicles do not have to follow posted speed limits when responding to an emergency. Sec. 36-52. For instance, a fire truck responding to a fire can disregard the speed limit as long as its lights and sirens are activated. However, the exemption is limited. Sec. 36-52 states in part: This exemption

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Caution Sign for Roadway to slow speed to avoid accidents

General Speed Law in Jefferson Parish

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Regardless of a posted speed limited in Jefferson Parish, drivers are required to slow their speeds based on attending circumstances. For example, if a driver sees an accident occur ahead in the right lane of a two-lane road, he has a duty to drive safely to prevent another accident. This may require him to move

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Louisiana Drivers Entering A Road From A Driveway Or Parking Lot Have High Duty of Care

What To Do When There Is No Speed Limit Posted In Jefferson Parish

Wear Your Seatbelt in Louisiana Please

Louisiana’s Traffic Law Regarding Backing on Roads and Highways

Emergency Vehicles: Limited Immunity, Speeding, and Driving Recklessly

General Speed Law in Jefferson Parish

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