Louisiana § RS 32:281 - Limitations on backing

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 32:281 — Limitations on backing, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 32:281. Limitations on backing

A.  The driver of a vehicle shall not back the same unless such movement can be made with reasonable safety and without interfering with other traffic.

B.  The driver of a vehicle shall not back the same upon any shoulder or roadway of any controlled-access highway except as a result of an emergency caused by an accident or breakdown of a motor vehicle.

Acts 1962, No. 310, §1.  Amended by Acts 1970, No. 538, §6.

Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 32:281

What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 32:281 cover?

Section RS 32:281 ("Limitations on backing") 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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