La. Admin. Code tit. 70 § IX-5019

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section IX-5019 - Driver Responsibilities; Prohibitions

A. The driver for a TNC shall possess a valid driver's license and valid registration to operate a personal vehicle.

B. The driver shall possess a valid state approved vehicle inspection sticker to operate a motor vehicle used to provide prearranged rides.

C. A driver shall not be required to register the vehicle that the driver uses to provide prearranged rides as a commercial motor vehicle or a for hire vehicle.

D. A company or a driver shall not be considered a common carrier, contract carrier, or motor carrier, and shall not provide taxi or for hire vehicle service.

E. A driver shall not accept a trip for compensation other than a trip arranged through a company's digital network.

1. A dispute arising in this state involving the company, or a driver operating under the provisions of this Chapter, shall not be governed by the laws of another jurisdiction and shall not be resolved outside of the state, unless agreed to by all parties in writing after the dispute has arisen.

2.Dispute shall include but is not limited to a dispute involving liability arising from an alleged act or omission, a dispute involving interpretation of contractual terms or provisions, and a determination of rights, status, or other legal relations.

La. Admin. Code tit. 70, § IX-5019

Promulgated by the Department of Transportation and Development, Office of the Secretary, LR 461693 (12/1/2020).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 48:2205.