louisiana laws

With summer break arriving across Louisiana, many parents are facing the same big question: when is a child old enough to stay home alone?

Louisiana lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow Confederate monuments taken down from public spaces to be relocated to Louisiana state parks.

A new proposal, Louisiana bill 132, is moving through the state legislature aiming to make it a crime to intentionally direct loud or harmful sounds at someone.

A proposed law in Louisiana could bring a major change for drivers across the state, and it may mean taking a driving test again just to renew your license.

From unusual restrictions to head-scratching regulations, Louisiana's legal history is filled with laws that will leave you wondering, “Wait… that’s actually illegal?”

Let's take a look at what the official Louisiana laws say about lights on your vehicle so you don't get an expensive ticket in your stocking this Christmas.

The purple paint is there for a very serious reason, and if you do see purple paint in the woods you need to turn around and leave.

With all of the cooking we do in Louisiana, there are six meats you'll never find on anyone's BBQ pit because, they're illegal in Louisiana.

As the fireworks light up the night sky this July 4th, do you know what you can and can’t set off in Lafayette?

Before you blow those fresh grass clippings into the street, you might want to think again. What seems to be a harmless act could actually be illegal and carry hefty fines.

Louisiana may soon allow some abortion exceptions for minors.

There are a few Louisiana speeding laws you might not fully know about that you seriously need to understand before the next time you hit the road.

Are there really names that are against the law in Louisiana?

From economic reasons to the thrill of the hunt, there are many reasons why people go dumpster diving in Louisiana. But, is dumpster diving illegal in Louisiana? Well...it's complicated...kind of.

2025 is almost here, and with the new year comes new laws and big changes when it comes to Louisiana and THC.

If you're thinking about taking senior pictures on railroad tracks, it’s time to rethink that idea.

We all want everyone to be safe, and knowing when you need to stop for school buses will help make that happen.

Motorcycle laws vary from state to state, so it's important to know what is and isn't legal not just here in Louisiana. When it comes to lane splitting, is it legal in Louisiana?

Louisiana's laws can get really strange. What's great about these strange laws is that, there's a reason these exist.

Louisiana has hundreds of new laws going into effect Thursday, August 1, 2024. Let's take a look at a few of the highlights...