Louisiana § RS 47:535 - Authority of state police not restricted
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 47:535 — Authority of state police not restricted, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 47:535. Authority of state police not restricted
Nothing contained in this Chapter shall be held to prohibit or prevent the proper enforcement officers of the Division of State Police or authorized representatives of the commissioner from entering upon and exercising the functions of their office or capacity or performing their duties in the enforcement of the provisions of this Chapter, upon any street, road, highway, ferry, bridge or tunnel in this state, whether or not located in whole or in part within the corporate limits of any incorporated municipality of whatsoever size or population. In so doing these officers shall observe and obey the traffic and police regulations of such municipalities and shall, whenever practicably possible, cooperate with the police department of such municipalities, who shall aid and assist them in the enforcement of the provisions of this Chapter and the collection of the taxes due hereunder.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 47:535
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 47:535 cover?
Section RS 47:535 ("Authority of state police not restricted") 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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