Louisiana · Louisiana Revised Statutes — Title 32, Motor Vehicles and Traffic
La. R.S. 32 § 32:155: Authority to remove vehicles and cargo
What this law says, in plain English
Police officers may remove damaged vehicles and cargo from roadways without owner consent if removal improves safety or reduces traffic congestion. Officers are protected from liability except in cases of gross negligence.
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