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Do I Have to Tell My Employer About a Louisiana Traffic Ticket?

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Most Louisiana drivers do not have to tell their employer about a routine traffic ticket. Some do. The answer depends on your job, your license type, and your employer's policy....

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I Got a Traffic Ticket After My Car Accident — Does That Mean It’s My Fault?

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Getting a ticket at the scene of a wreck feels like a verdict. It is not. A traffic citation is one officer's snapshot opinion based on whatever they saw or...

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Can I Get a Louisiana Speeding Ticket Dismissed?

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A Louisiana speeding ticket is not a sentence. It is the start of a case, and cases can be challenged, reduced, or dismissed. Drivers often pay the ticket out of...

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Using Articles 892 or 894 to Remove Traffic Tickets From Your Record in Louisiana

Using Articles 892 or 894 to Remove Traffic Tickets From Your Record in Louisiana
A traffic ticket conviction in Louisiana stays on your driving record for three years under R.S. 32:393. Your insurance company will see it, and your premiums will go up. But...

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What Happens If I Miss My Traffic Court Date in Louisiana?

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You missed your court date. Maybe you forgot. Maybe you had the wrong date written down. The reason doesn’t matter to the court. What matters is what happens next—and right...

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What Happens if Your CDL is Suspended?

What Happens if Your CDL is Suspended
Your CDL is your income. Lose it, and you’re not just dealing with a legal problem—you’re dealing with a mortgage payment, a car note, and a family that depends on...

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What’s the New Ignition Interlock Law in Louisiana?

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If you were arrested for DWI in Louisiana after July 1, 2024, the ignition interlock rules that applied to your neighbor last year don’t apply to you. The legislature rewrote...

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Can I Fight a School Zone Speeding Ticket in Louisiana?

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Yes, you can fight a school zone speeding ticket in Louisiana. And in many cases, you should. School zone speeding tickets carry higher fines, additional violations on your driving record,...

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How Long Does a Traffic Ticket Stay on Your Record in Louisiana?

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A traffic ticket might seem like a minor inconvenience. You pay the fine, move on, and forget about it. But what most people don't realize is that paying the ticket...

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Can I Lose My CDL for a Speeding Ticket in My Personal Car?

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You're off duty, driving your personal vehicle, maybe heading home or running errands. You're not in your commercial truck. You're just driving like anyone else. Then you see the lights...

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What Is the Louisiana Traffic Ticket Payment Grace Period?

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Louisiana does not have a statewide "grace period" for traffic ticket payments. Each court sets its own deadline, typically 15-30 days from the citation date. Miss that deadline and you face...

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What Happens If I Get 3 Speeding Tickets in Louisiana?

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Three speeding tickets in Louisiana won't trigger an automatic suspension, but they put you in a vulnerable position. Your insurance company will take notice. The Office of Motor Vehicles is...

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