 | Driver's License | |
| 154-301 | Driver's license required |
| 154-302 | Driver's license change of address within 10 days |
| 154-303 | Driver's license on person required |
| 154-304 | Unlawful use of license |
| 154-305 | Driver's licensed to be signed |
| 154-306 | Driver's license exemptions (U.S. govt employees, non-citizen, etc.) |
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 | Registration | |
| 154-308 | Vehicle registration required |
| 154-309 | Registration to be kept in vehicle |
| 154-311 | Transfer of vehicle; new owner must apply immediately; vehicle must be titled |
| 154-312 | Unlawful use of registration or license plate |
| 154-313 | Defaced V.I.N. (including bicycles) prohibited |
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 | License Plates | |
| 154-307 | License plate requirements (valid, visible, current, etc.) |
| 154-311 | Transfer of registration by owner (plate to remain attached) |
| 154-312 | Unlawful use of registration or license plate |
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 | Inspection Stickers | |
| 154-1303 | Vehicle inspection sticker required |
| 154-1304 | Inspection exemptions |
| 154-1312c | Fraudulent vehicle inspection sticker |
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 | Child Safety | |
| 154-1255 | Child passenger restraint (car seats) requirements |
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 | Opening Car Doors | |
| 154-397a | Must be safe; not interfere or impede with traffic flow |
| 154-397b | Leaving doors open longer than necessary prohibited |
| 154-397c | Loading/unloading merchandise not to interfere or impede traffic flow |
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 | Speeding / Impeding | |
| 154-398 | Unattended or disabled motor vehicle |
| 154-531 | General limit - 25 mph |
| 154-532 | General limit - 30 / 35 mph zones |
| 154-533 | When not operative (state designated or otherwise posted) |
| 154-534 | School zones - 20 mph (only during regular term) |
| 154-436 | Alleys - 10 mph |
| 154-537 | Parks (inside boundaries) - 20 mph |
| 154-439 | Minimum speed (impeding traffic) |
| 154-541 | Semi-trucks/trailers - 15 mph limit (undivided streets); exceptions |
| 154-544 | Radar detectors prohibited (certain streets) |
| 154-547 | Neighborhood Slow Zones - posted mph limit |
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 | Traffic Signals / Signs | |
| 154-58 | Obedience to police officers or fire officials |
| 154-234 | Obedience to traffic signals and signs |
| 154-235 | Obedience to traffic signals/signs improperly placed not required |
| 154-237 | Obedience to traffic signals/signs by streetcars |
| 154-239 | Flashing signals (red or yellow) |
| 154-240(2) | Obedience to lane directional signs |
| 154-242 | No unauthorized or obstructed traffic signs |
| 154-481 | Obedience to yield signs |
| 154-602 | One-way streets |
| 154-606 | Obedience to stop signs (vehicles and streetcars) |
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 | Turning | |
| 154-436 | Proper turning position and method |
| 154-437a | Turns to be proper and safe |
| 154-437b | Turn signal use (at least 100 ft before turn) |
| 154-437c | No sudden speed decreases before signaling |
| 154-349 | Turn/stop signals must be used for any turns/stops |
| 154-440 | Hand and arm signal methods |
| 154-443 | U-turn limitations(must be safe, not in crest or curve, must use storage lanes) |
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 | Passing | |
| 154-372 | Driver's to pass on the right (opposite directions; narrow roads) and give at least one-half of roadway as possible |
| 154-373 | Driver's to pass on the left (same direction); overtaken vehicle shall not increase speed |
| 154-374 | Passing on right permitted (left-turning vehicle, multi-lane roadways, etc.) |
| 154-375 | Passing on left limitations (must be safe, clear, etc.) |
| 154-376 | Passing on left prohibited (crest, curve, within 50 feet of intersection/railroad crossing, etc.); except one-way or multi-lane |
| 154-377 | No passing zones |
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 | Right-of-Way | |
| 154-438a | Entering traffic in parked/stopped vehicle |
| 154-438b | Backing must be safe; not over 10 mph; not over 60 feet |
| 154-481 | Obedience to yield signs |
| 154-482 | Vehicle right-of-way at intersections (yielding requirements at certain intersections) |
| 154-483 | Vehicle emerging from alley or driveway to yield right-of-way |
| 154-484 | Stop when traffic obstructed (do not block intersections or crosswalks) |
| 154-487 | Vehicles and streetcars to yield to authorized emergency vehicles |
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 | Following too Close | |
| 154-401 | Following too closely |
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 | Lane Usage | |
| 154-240(1) | Proper lane usage (remain in lane) |
| 154-241a | Proper driving on divided highways; right side only; no driving over median |
| 154-241b | No crossing over centerline (divided roadways) |
| 154-314(1) | No driving on sidewalk area |
| 154-371a | Drive in right side only; exceptions |
| 154-371b | Slower traffic to keep right on multi-lane roadways (except turning or passing) |
| 154-378(1) | Driving on roadways laned for traffic (remain in single lane) |
| 154-379 | Driving in parking lane prohibited; exceptions |
| 154-380 | Proper driving on divided streets; right side only; no driving over median |
| 154-387 | Driving on curbs or neutral grounds prohibited |
| 154-388 | No driving off-road |
| 154-389 | No driving on streetcar tracks; no overtaking and turning in front of streetcars |
| 154-395 | Restricted access roadways (public entrance or exit use only) |
| 154-405 | No motor vehicles in bicycle lanes; exceptions |
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 | Railroads | |
| 154-486a | Obedience to railroad signal requirements (stop more than 15 ft away, train visible/audible) |
| 154-486b | Circumventing railroad crossing gate or barrier prohibited |
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 | Flooding | |
| 154-404a | Operation on flooded streets (<5 mph, no waves) |
| 154-404b | No tampering, moving, or damaging barricades, signals, warnings, etc. |
| 154-404c | No disregarding barricades, signals, warnings, etc. |
| 154-404d | Citizens may file affidavit with traffic court for violations |
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 | Reckless Operation | |
| 154-382 | Reckless operation of a vehicle |
| 154-383 | Careless operation of a vehicle |
| 154-400 | Drivers to use reasonable vigilance |
| 54-503 | Speed and Vehicle Stunt Contests Prohibited |
| 54-504 | Spectators Prohibited at Illegal Speed Contests or Exhibition of Speed |
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 | Accidents / Crashes | |
| 154-385 | Mandatory reporting of accidents; exceptions |
| 154-386 | Mandatory movement of vehicles (pull to side, clear traffic lanes); exceptions |
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 | Vehicle Equipment | |
| 154-1251 | General equipment required (turn signals, headlights, windshield wipers, etc.) |
| 154-1253 | Unauthorized equipment (blinking red/blue lights) |
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 | Headlights | |
| 154-1254 | Headlamps to be lighted (night, rain, poor visibility, etc.) |
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 | School Zones / Buses | |
| 154-485a | No passing school buses (lights activated; children embarking/disembarking) |
| 154-485b | Stopping not required exceptions |
| 154-485c | School bus driver must activate visual signals |
| 154-534 | School zones - 20 mph (only during regular term) |
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 | Parks / Playground Zones | |
| 154-535 | Playground zones; drivers must be safe, cautious |
| 154-537 | Parks (inside boundaries) - 20 mph |
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 | Trucks | |
| 154-378(3) | No trucks in left lane on CCC from toll plaza to Camp St |
| 154-378(4) | No trucks in left lane on Louisiana Ave (between S Claiborne Ave and Mississippi River) |
| 154-541 | Semi-trucks/trailers - 15 mph limit (undivided streets); exceptions |
| 154-1524(3e) | No trucks, trailers, etc. in excess of 36 feet in the Vieux Carré; permit exceptions |
| 154-1523 | Truck weight limits; permit exceptions |
| 154-1525 | Other truck equipment required (lights, portable barricades, etc.) |
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 | Loads | |
| 154-315a | Vehicle must be loaded correctly to prevent shifting, leaking, dropping, etc. |
| 154-315b | Loads must be secured correctly |
| 154-396 | Projected loads (rear) must have red flag or light |
| 154-402 | Spillage of dirt, trash, garbage from vehicle prohibited |
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 | Motorcycles | |
| 154-314(1) | No operating motorcycles (Vieux Carré) between 12:00 am and 6:00 am |
| 154-1472 | Motorcycle operators responsible for their passengers |
| 154-1473 | Required equipment (mirrors, headgear, speedometer, brakes, etc.) |
| 154-1474a | Muffler required |
| 154-1474b | Muffler bypass or cutout prohibited |
| 154-1474c | Loud exhaust modifications prohibited |
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 | Bicycles | |
| 154-313 | Defaced V.I.N. (bicycles included) |
| 154-405 | No motor vehicles in bicycle lanes; exceptions |
| 154-406 | Passing bicycles (more than 3 feet; must be safe) |
| 154-407 | Harassing bicyclists prohibited |
| 154-1402 | Parents responsible for minor (bicycle violations) |
| 154-1411 | Bicyclists must obey traffic laws |
| 154-1412 | Bicyclists must obey traffic control devices |
| 154-1413 | Bicyclists must stop in event of accident/crash and exchange information |
| 154-1414 | Bicyclists must keep at least one hand on handlebars |
| 154-1415 | Bicycles to properly ride on roadways and bicycle paths (right side only, allowed to use shoulder, etc.) |
| 154-1416 | Bicyclists not allowed on sidewalks (except age 15 or younger) |
| 154-1417 | Speeding prohibited |
| 154-1418 | Bicyclists to yield when emerging from alley or driveway |
| 154-1419 | Proper manner of riding (no excess passengers) |
| 154-1420 | Must carry articles safely and not interfere with operating |
| 154-1421 | Bicycles to be properly parked |
| 154-1422 | Bicycle equipment required (lamps, reflectors, audible bell) |
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 | Electric Bicycles | |
| 154-1425 | Electric bicycles considered a bicycle |
| 154-1426 | Electric bicycles - insurance, licensing, registration not required |
| 154-1432 | Class 3 electric bicycles shall not use bicycle paths |
| 154-1434 | Helmet required - Class 3 electric bicycles |
| 154-1435 | Speedometer required - Class 3 electric bicycles |
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 | Electric Scooters | |
| 154-1751 | Renting electric scooters requirements |
| 154-1752 | Electric scooters to be properly parked |
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 | Pedestrians | |
| 154-3 | Rolling skating, etc. prohibited in roadway; must use crosswalks |
| 154-1601 | Pedestrians to obey traffic control signals |
| 154-1602a | Drivers to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks |
| 154-1602b | Pedestrians not to run in front of moving vehicles |
| 154-1602c | Drivers not to pass other vehicles stopped for pedestrians |
| 154-1603 | Pedestrians to use right half of crosswalk |
| 154-1604 | Pedestrians to cross at right angles (shortest, safest distance) |
| 154-1605 | Pedestrians to yield right-of-way when separate overhead pedestrian crossing provided |
| 154-1606 | Pedestrians to use crosswalks (no jaywalking) |
| 154-1607 | Walking in roadway when sidewalk available prohibited |
| 154-1608 | Drivers to exercise due care |
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 | Animal Riding / Drawn Vehicles | |
| 154-7 | Push carts, animal riding, streetcars to obey traffic laws |
| 154-8 | Riding horses on neutral ground prohibited |
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 | Buses / Streetcars | |
| 154-5 | Boarding bus or streetcar in motion prohibited |
| 154-237 | Obedience to traffic signals/signs by streetcars |
| 154-389 | No driving on streetcar tracks; no overtaking and turning in front of streetcars |
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 | Personal Delivery Devices | |
| 154-13 | Personal delivery devices prohibited; University exceptions |
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 | Vieux Carré | |
| 122-51 | No operating a bus over 31 feet in the Vieux Carré |
| 154-314(1) | No operating motorcycles between 12:00 am and 6:00 am |
| 154-607 | Miniature vehicles prohibited |
| 154-608 | No vehicular traffic in Vieux Carré malls |
| 154-1203 | Designated Neighborhood Slow Zone (see Sec. 154-547) |
| 162-942a | Buses over 31 feet prohibited in the Vieux Carré |
| 162-942d | Bus not to idle engine more than 10 minutes; stop for more than 15 minutes |
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 | Miscellaneous | |
| 154-4 | Cling to motor vehicles prohibited |
| 154-6 | Riding on prohibited portions of vehicle |
| 154-9 | Fraudulent vehicle markings (Consular or Diplomatic) |
| 154-10 | Public employees to obey traffic laws |
| 154-11 | Emergency vehicle exceptions |
| 154-391 | Crossing fire hose prohibited |
| 154-393 | No driving through funeral procession |
| 154-395 | Restricted access roadways (public entrance or exit use only) |
| 154-399 | Obstruction to driver's view |
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| 54-190 | Driving on restricted roads, levees, park areas, etc. |
| 54-191 | Unauthorized parking of motor vehicles on private property |
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 | Traffic Fine Schedule | |
| 154-177 | Schedule of traffic fines |
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 | Parking (Civil Violations) | |
| 154-861 | Proper parking required |
| 154-869 | Parking in passenger zone prohibited |
| 154-874 | Parking in handicap space restricted |
| 154-878 | Parking not to obstruct traffic |
| 154-923 | Parking restricted (sidewalk, fire hydrant, intersection, etc.) |
| 154-926 | Parked vehicles required to have license plate and inspection sticker |
| 154-985 | Parade parking restrictions - within 2 blocks (box truck, cargo van, camper, etc.) |
| 154-1031 | Parking on neutral ground prohibited |
| 154-1032 | Parking prohibited on sidewalks in the Vieux Carré area |
| 154-1036 | Parking in violation of Mardi Gras traffic plan |
| 154-1040 | No stopping or parking near hazardous or congested places |
| 154-1043 | Unauthorized parking on city property |
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