Louisiana § RS 48:342 - Parking or loading on highway
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 48:342 — Parking or loading on highway, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 48:342. Parking or loading on highway
The chief engineer may regulate, and, when the safety or convenience of the traveling public requires it, prohibit the parking or loading and unloading of any type of vehicle on any highway within the state highway system. Parking on the traveled surfaces and storing of articles or commodities of any kind within the right-of-way area is prohibited.
Amended by Acts 1977, No. 291, §1; Acts 2006, No. 11, §5.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 48:342
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 48:342 cover?
Section RS 48:342 ("Parking or loading on highway") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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