§ 154-378. Driving on roadways laned for traffic.

Whenever any roadway has been divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for traffic, the following rules, in addition to all others consistent herewith, shall apply:

(1)

A vehicle shall be driven as nearly as practicable entirely within a single lane and shall not be moved from such lane until the driver has first ascertained that such movement can be made with safety.

(2)

Official signs may be erected directing slow-moving traffic to use a designated lane or designating those lanes to be used by traffic moving in a particular direction, regardless of the center of the roadway, and drivers of vehicles shall obey the directions on every such sign.

(3)

Lane usage for trucks on U.S. Highway 90 Business. It shall be unlawful for the driver of any multi-axle vehicle or a vehicle of a gross weight per load carrying axle in pounds in excess of 3,500 pounds, except passenger buses and school buses, to drive in the left-hand lane on that section of U.S. Highway 90 Business (Greater New Orleans Mississippi River Bridge) between Camp Street and the West Bank Toll Plaza.

(4)

Lane usage for trucks on Louisiana Avenue. It shall be unlawful for the driver of any multi-axle vehicle or a vehicle of a gross weight per load carrying axle in pounds in excess of 3,500 pounds, including passenger buses and school buses, to drive in the left-hand lane on that section of Louisiana Avenue between the Mississippi River and South Claiborne Avenue except when such vehicles are executing a left-hand turn.

(Code 1956, § 38-90)

State law reference

Driving on roadway laned for traffic, R.S. 32:79.