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Louisiana Legislature would rein in speed traps

Louisiana Legislature would rein in speed traps

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A bill on Gov. Bobby Jindal’s desk is intended to discourage small towns in Louisiana from relying on traffic tickets to fill local coffers.

The Senate unanimously approved a bill targeting communities without home rule charters that have police patrol spots on interstates and issue tickets as a way to generate revenue. House lawmakers already endorsed the bill – HB626 – by a 72-13 vote.

Sponsored by Rep. Hollis Downs, R-Ruston, the measure doesn’t prohibit speed traps but it requires that in affected areas where tickets are issued for driving less than 10 mph over the speed limit, revenues from the tickets would be routed to the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission. The commission would spend the money on highway safety programs.

Supporters say the protections are needed to dissuade towns from relying on speeding tickets to generate revenue. Such activities discourage travel and commerce throughout the state, they say.

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