Louisiana § RS 32:282 - Obstruction to driver's view or driving mechanism
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 32:282 — Obstruction to driver's view or driving mechanism, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 32:282. Obstruction to driver's view or driving mechanism
A. No person shall drive a vehicle when it is so loaded, or when there are in the front seat such a number of persons, exceeding three, as to obstruct the view of the driver to the front sides or rear of the vehicle or as to interfere with the driver's control over the driving mechanism of the vehicle.
B. No passenger in a vehicle shall ride in such a position as to interfere with the view of the driver to the front, sides or rear of the vehicle or to interfere with his control over the driving mechanism of the vehicle.
C. No person shall drive any vehicle with any nontransparent material upon the windshield, side wings, side or rear windows, other than a certificate or other paper required to be so displayed by law, or permitted by regulation of the secretary of public safety.
Acts 1962, No. 310, §1. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 113, §1, eff. June 22, 1977.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 32:282
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 32:282 cover?
Section RS 32:282 ("Obstruction to driver's view or driving mechanism") 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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