Louisiana § RS 32:214 - Drivers to exercise due care
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 32:214 — Drivers to exercise due care, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 32:214. Drivers to exercise due care
Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Part, every driver of a vehicle shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian upon any roadway and shall give warning by sounding the horn when necessary and shall exercise proper precaution upon observing any child or any confused or incapacitated person upon a highway.
Acts 1962, No. 310, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 32:214
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 32:214 cover?
Section RS 32:214 ("Drivers to exercise due care") 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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