Legal Question in Traffic Law in Louisiana
Does a local ordinance over rule a state law? I received a careless operation ticket for being stuck in the mud on the side of the road. The ticket says local ordinance - careless operation.
Asked on 8/19/09, 11:54 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Andrew Casanave
Andrew M. Casanave
It is not about overruling. It is about who collects the fine. Charging someone with violating a local ordinance means the local (municipal or parish) court collects the fine instead of the district court. As long as the local ordinance does not have a larger penalty than the state law it is legal.
Answered on 8/24/09, 3:15 pm
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