Louisiana § RS 48:485 - Designation of roads or streets
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 48:485 — Designation of roads or streets, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 48:485. Designation of roads or streets
The governing authority of any parish may designate roads or streets located within the parish and outside of municipalities by assigning thereto road numbers and indicating the parish and ward in which such road is located and may post appropriate markers to inform the public of such number, parish and ward, and the numbering of such roads and the design of such markers may be coordinated through the Parish Road Section of the State Department of Highways for the purpose of achieving statewide uniformity.
Added by Acts 1968, No. 348, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 48:485
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 48:485 cover?
Section RS 48:485 ("Designation of roads or streets") 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 48:485?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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