La. Admin. Code tit. 73 § I-111
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024
Section I-111 - Procedures for Citing ViolatorsA. Issuing Notice of Violations 1. When any carrier, transport vehicle, or driver is found to be in violation of any provision of this Chapter, the violating party shall receive a "Notice of Violation, Proposed finding and Proposed Civil Penalty" (hereinafter referred to as "notice of violation") within 30 days of the violation.2. Notices of violation shall provide specific information regarding the violation that is being cited. This information shall include the highway, parish, and the side (North, South, East, West) on which the citation is being issued. This information shall also include the specific nature of the violation and the number of the statute that was violated. Statute | Violation | Fine |
32:380 | Overwidth | $100 |
32:381 | Overheight | $100 |
32:382 | Overlength, Overhand, Twin Trailer Combination | $100 |
32:383 | Dropping, Shifting or Leaking Load | $100 |
32:384 | Trailer and Towed Vehicle Violations | $100 |
32:385 | Farm Vehicle and Equipment Violations | $100 |
32:386 | Over Legal Gross Vehicle Weight or Over Legal Axle Weight | (see chart) |
32:386 | Improper Distribution of Axle Weight | $100 |
32:387 | Over Permitted Weight | (see chart) |
32:387 | Violating Terms or Conditions of Permit Issuance-Other than Weight | $100 |
32:387 | Permit Not in Vehicle | $ 25 |
32:388 | Over Licensed Weight | $100 |
32:388 | Failure to Stop at Stationary Scale | $100 |
47:511.1 | No Temporary 48-Hour Permit | $200 |
47:516 | Improper, Expired or No License and Registration | (No fine by DOTD) |
47:718 | Nonpayment of Gasoline Tax | $ 25 |
47:812A | Cargo Tank Connected to Carburetor | $ 25 |
47:812B | Nonoperating Speedometer, Odometer, or Hub Meter | $ 25 |
47:812C | Owner's Name and Address Not on Outside of Cab Doors | $25 |
47:812D | Nonpayment of Special Fuels Tax (No Invoice) | $ 25 |
3. Notices of violation shall clearly indicate if a monetary penalty is assessed, or if the notice of violation is only a warning. If a monetary penalty is assessed, the amount of such penalty shall be clearly indicated on the notice of violation. The fines for violations of Title 32 are not cumulative, but a violator may be assessed more than one fine for violations of Title 47 or for violating both Title 32 and Title 47.4. If the vehicle was found to be overweight, the notice of violation shall clearly indicate the measured weights.5. For a violation of R.S. 47:516 (improper, expired or no license and registration), where DOTD does not assess the fine, instruct the driver to report to the nearest Vehicle Registration Bureau of the Department of Public Safety to secure the proper registration and license within five days.La. Admin. Code tit. 73, § I-111
Promulgated by the Department of Transportation and Development, Office of Highways, LR 5:33 (February 1979), Amended LR 481730AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 32:2 et seq.