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

La. R.S. 32 § 32:411.1: Licensee to have license in immediate possession; notification to vehicle owner; surrender of license; issuance of temporary permits

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What this law says, in plain English

Drivers must carry and display their license when operating a motor vehicle. The statute establishes procedures for traffic violations, arrest protocols, and release conditions for certain offenders.

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