Louisiana § RS 32:1508 - Declaration and marking of unsafe vehicles and containers
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 32:1508 — Declaration and marking of unsafe vehicles and containers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 32:1508. Declaration and marking of unsafe vehicles and containers
A. An officer, employee, or agent of the department may declare and mark any transport vehicle or container as out-of-service if its condition, filling, equipment, or protective devices would be hazardous to life or property during the transportation of hazardous material, freight or passengers.
B. No person shall operate, authorize, or require the operation of any vehicle or container that has been marked out-of-service until all required corrections have been made.
C. No person shall remove an out-of-service marking from a transport vehicle or container unless all required corrections have been made and the vehicle or container has been inspected and approved by an officer, employee, or agent of the department.
Added by Acts 1979, No. 83, §1. Acts 1985, No. 113, §1, eff. June 29, 1985.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 32:1508
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 32:1508 cover?
Section RS 32:1508 ("Declaration and marking of unsafe vehicles and containers") 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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