Louisiana‘s new phone use ban while driving takes effect Aug. 1 Only hands-free calls and navigation will be permitted Texting, emailing, or browsing apps while driving remains illegal First-time ...

Louisiana drivers can go to jail for driving too slow in the left lane of freeways under a new law designed to prevent clogging multi-lane highways and improve safety. Democratic Alexandria state Sen.

Louisiana's new distracted driving law limits where police can cite you for holding your phone — here's what drivers need to know before Aug. 1 Louisiana's new distracted driving law limits where ...

LOUISIANA, (KLFY) — Starting Aug. 1, Louisiana drivers will need to put their phones down — or face the consequences. House Bill 519, signed into law earlier this year, prohibits the use of handheld ...

Vehicles speed down Louisiana Highway 19 in East Baton Rouge Parish. (Wes Muller/Louisiana Illuminator) Motorists will face higher fines for driving below the speed limit in the left lane of a ...

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Louisiana is introducing a new law restricting cellphone use when driving. Handsfree use of your cellphone is now required. In a law signed by Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry ...

Starting in August, handheld phone use while driving will be illegal in Louisiana. "You’re still allowed to use it hands-free, but we don’t want you to have your phone in your hand while you’re in ...

When driving, there are numerous rules and regulations to remember and abide by in order to drive safely and avoid being pulled over and given a ticket. While there are actions and behaviors that ...

As ice lingers on roads in Louisiana and extreme cold continues to take hold, many residents may be fearful of driving during such conditions. While northern states may be used to driving through snow ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana Illuminator) – Motorists will face higher fines for driving below the speed limit in the left lane of a Louisiana highway starting Friday. A new state law, Act 24 from this ...