Louisiana SB40 amends the procedure for approaching emergency or disabled vehicles on or near highways.
Louisiana SB40 amends existing law to clarify the procedure for approaching emergency or disabled vehicles on or near highways. It specifies that drivers must yield to authorized emergency vehicles displaying flashing lights and to any vehicle with emergency warning devices. The law also provides for technical matters and allows the Department of Public Safety and Corrections to promulgate rules in accordance with the law. Effective August 1, 2026.
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