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

La. R.S. 32 § 32:57: Penalties; alternatives to citation

Infraction

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This statute establishes penalties for violations of traffic laws, including fines and short jail terms, and allows courts to create procedures for citation handling and plea options.

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