Traffic Tickets in Louisiana

Once you're issued a traffic ticket, the infraction will be recorded on your driving record in the form of accumulated points.

In addition, your driver's license could be suspended or even revoked. Plus, if you're driving in such as way to be issued a traffic ticket, you're driving unsafely. This means you're putting your life, and the lives of others, at risk.

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Moving Violations and Non-Moving Violations

Whether intentional or accidental, there are several mistakes drivers make that often result in costly consequences―tickets and accidents. These include both moving and non-moving traffic violations.

Moving Violations

Moving violations include those traffic infractions that occur when a vehicle is in motion. Examples include:

• Driving too fast or too slow

• Ignoring or failing to notice road signs and changes in traffic lights

• Not using your turn signals or failing to notice another driver's turn signals

• Driving too close to other vehicles

• Failing to correctly pass or attempting to prevent another driver from passing you

Non-Moving Violations

Non-moving violations include traffic infractions that occur when a vehicle is not in motion. Examples include:

• Parking in front of a fire hydrant

• Parking in a no-parking zone

• Parking in front of an expired meter

If you've been issued a traffic ticket, remember to pay your ticket promptly to avoid possible suspension of your driving privileges.

Defensive Driving

Traffic violations lead to tickets and accidents. These can be avoided by learning to drive defensively.

Follow these tips to get into the habit of driving defensively:

• Leave impatience and arrogance outside of your vehicle.

• Stay focused while driving. Laziness and inattention could cause you to forget certain safety precautions.

• Pay attention to the elements. High winds, rain, flooding, fog, and smoke can not only obstruct your vision, but they can also affect the operation and performance of your vehicle.

• Pay attention to road conditions, especially when any of the above weather conditions are present. Also, keep your eye out for obstructions in your path.

• Take care of your vehicle. Regular maintenance to tires, lubrications, brakes, defrosters, windshield wipers, and lights could prevent both traffic violations and accidents.

• Refrain from driving while you are fatigued, emotional, or overly excited.

• Take notice of all your surroundings, including other vehicles and drivers, the area in which you're driving, and traffic situations.