Louisiana § RS 40:2552 - Use of motor vehicle dash cameras
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:2552 — Use of motor vehicle dash cameras, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:2552. Use of motor vehicle dash cameras
No later than January 1, 2022, any law enforcement motor vehicle that is equipped with a dash camera that has the technology to automatically record upon the activation of the motor vehicle's police emergency lights shall utilize that technology.
Acts 2021, No. 430, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 40:2552
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:2552 cover?
Section RS 40:2552 ("Use of motor vehicle dash cameras") 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.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 40:2552?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:2552" (Louisiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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How does Louisiana § RS 40:2552 apply to my situation?
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