Louisiana § RS 45:189 - Speedometer required; unlawful speed prima facie evidence of negligence
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 45:189 — Speedometer required; unlawful speed prima facie evidence of negligence, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 45:189. Speedometer required; unlawful speed prima facie evidence of negligence
Every service car shall be supplied and equipped with a speedometer in open view and when any service car is being driven at an unlawful speed, and an accident or a mishap occurs which results in the death of, or injury to, any passenger, such unlawful speed shall be prima facie evidence that the accident or mishap was occasioned by, or resulted through, the negligence of the operator of the service car.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 45:189
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 45:189 cover?
Section RS 45:189 ("Speedometer required; unlawful speed prima facie evidence of negligence") 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 45:189?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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