Louisiana § RS 47:512 - Casual trips of foreign vehicles
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 47:512 — Casual trips of foreign vehicles, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 47:512. Casual trips of foreign vehicles
Subject to the rules and regulations prescribed by the commissioner, casual, irregular, occasional and unscheduled trips may be made into this state by foreign vehicles of nonresident owners, or by vehicles owned by the residents of another state or country, in the absence of any reciprocal agreements, without registration or the payment of a license fee as required by this Chapter, only when special permission from the commissioner has been obtained in each instance covering such casual, irregular, occasional and unscheduled operations.
The Division of State Police or the commissioner, shall determine when such trips are casual, occasional, irregular or not scheduled, and issue or cause to be issued such permissions therefor, as in its or his discretion, are deemed proper and appropriate. It shall also be the function, duty and right of the Division of State Police or the commissioner to determine under general rules or in specific instances as to the application of this section and of R.S. 47:511.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 47:512
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 47:512 cover?
Section RS 47:512 ("Casual trips of foreign vehicles") 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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