Louisiana

Steve Lehto: 25-Foot "Buffer" Law Struck Down by Federal Judge

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the enforcement of Louisiana's 25-foot buffer law, which mandated that individuals must maintain a distance from police officers. The law faced criticism for potentially infringing on First Amendment rights and being overly vague, leading to concerns about arbitrary enforcement.

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Baton Rouge Drivers Could Be Owed Millions for Illegal Red Light Camera Citations

A class action lawsuit against the City of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is progressing, potentially resulting in significant financial compensation for drivers who received illegal red light camera citations. The suit, which has been in the works since 2018, challenges the legality of the city's red light camera program, asserting it violates local laws regarding traffic enforcement.

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Should They Stay or Go? Councilman Wants Answers on Effectiveness of Red Light Camera Program in Baton Rouge

Members of the East Baton Rouge Parish Metro Council are set to once again review how effective those pesky red light cameras are across the city.

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Louisiana Senate Approves Double Fines, Camera Use on Atchafalaya Basin Bridge

Senate lawmakers voted unanimously to advance to the House a bill that would designate the 18-mile span of the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge as a highway safety corridor.

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Louisiana: State Representative Pushing to Ban Red Light Cameras

Some good news. Take down the red light cameras.

“They hide behind this belief that …

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Tougher Rules, Speeding Tracking Cameras Under Review for Atchafalaya Basin Bridge

Legislation to designate the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge as a "highway safety corridor" cleared a Louisiana Senate committee Thursday afternoon which would allow the state to use cameras to track driver's speed.

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Traffic Camera Cash Rolls in for New Orleans While Booting, Short-Term Rental Revenue Drops

A more lenient policy toward parking scofflaws and a partial moratorium on short-term rental licenses are expected to mean millions of dollars less for New Orleans' city coffers this year, officials said Wednesday.

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