Louisiana § RS 48:972 - Exemption from bridge tolls; certain public vehicles
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 48:972 — Exemption from bridge tolls; certain public vehicles, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 48:972. Exemption from bridge tolls; certain public vehicles
Any publicly owned vehicles and any vehicle used in connection with or in furtherance of the mass transportation of the general public which is owned and operated by any person, firm, or corporation engaged in a publicly subsidized transit business or which is owned by a public body, shall have free and unhampered passage at all times over toll bridges which cross any river or stream in this state.
Added by Acts 1980, No. 313, §1, eff. July 13, 1980.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 48:972
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 48:972 cover?
Section RS 48:972 ("Exemption from bridge tolls; certain public 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.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 48:972?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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