Louisiana · Louisiana Revised Statutes — Title 32, Motor Vehicles and Traffic

La. R.S. 32 § 32:125: Procedure on approach of an authorized emergency vehicle; passing a parked emergency vehicle

Infraction

What this law says, in plain English

Drivers must yield right-of-way and pull to the roadside when an emergency vehicle approaches with signals, or slow down when passing a parked emergency vehicle. Violation results in a fine up to $200.

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