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

La. R.S. 32 § 32:1516: Driver qualifications

What this law says, in plain English

The state shall establish licensing requirements for drivers of hazardous material and passenger transport vehicles, including physical exams and skills tests. Drivers with conditions causing loss of consciousness or disabilities affecting safe operation are ineligible. Drivers cannot possess controlled substances or be under the influence while operating such vehicles, except for physician-prescribed medications.

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