Updated October 2, 2026.
A Louisiana red-light ticket can involve an officer-issued court citation or a mailed camera notice. Our attorneys identify the correct procedure, review the signal evidence, and assess the available defense or resolution. Send us the notice before its deadline so we can review the matter.
Let us handle your Louisiana traffic ticket. Send us your ticket for review. Our attorneys assess the charge, explain the available options, and handle the court work covered by your representation. We work to protect your driving record and save you time.
What the red and yellow signals mean
R.S. 32:232 generally requires stopping for a steady red indication at the marked stop line, or at the specified crosswalk or intersection position when no line exists. Certain turns are permitted after a full stop when no sign prohibits the turn, with the required yielding.
A steady yellow warns that the signal is changing. The statute says traffic must not enter the intersection when the red signal is displayed. It does not state that a vehicle which entered on yellow must finish crossing before red appears. The timing and position shown by the actual evidence matter; yellow is not an instruction to accelerate.
Two 2026 changes worth checking
Act 808 of 2026 adds a $250 fine for a red-light violation involving use of a shoulder or turn lane to pass a vehicle stopped or slowing for the red indication when no injury results. That specific provision is not a universal total price for every red-light ticket.
Act 951 of 2026 creates a limited rule for two- or three-wheeled motorcycles, mopeds, bicycles, and electric bicycles at vehicle-actuated signals. It requires a full stop for two complete signal cycles or two minutes, whichever occurs first, treating the signal as a stop sign, determining that proceeding is safe, and yielding to pedestrians and approaching vehicles. It is not a general exception for a car at a long red light. Both acts took effect August 1, 2026.
Review the evidence for an officer-issued citation
Our attorneys examine the charged law, location, signal, lane, and direction of travel. The officer’s view, entry timing, lawful traffic directions, and available video or photographs can matter. Send us any evidence you already have with the notice.
A clean record can be relevant to a request for relief, but it does not disprove the allegation. A prior ticket does not prevent a valid defense either. Present accurate facts and supporting evidence; no lawyer can guarantee the result.
How our attorneys assess a mailed camera notice
For covered camera citations, R.S. 32:48 requires clear notice with at least 15 days to respond and access to an administrative hearing. It provides specified defenses, including certain signal problems, lawful officer directions, emergency circumstances, and properly supported ownership or custody issues. Use the process and certification described in the notice; do not make an inaccurate declaration.
The statute requires a written decision and permits judicial review within 30 days of an adverse hearing decision. It also provides that the covered citation is not a criminal conviction and that the administrative hearing or judicial review is at no cost to the vehicle owner requesting it. That does not mean privately hired legal representation is free.
We review the cost and legal consequences
Our review includes the current charge, proposed disposition, and applicable costs. Allegations involving injury, serious injury, or death require additional analysis.
We assess an available hearing, defense, amendment, or approved program using the actual case. Even when the evidence is strong, a lawful negotiated resolution may be worth pursuing. We explain the options and handle the agreed legal work.
Let us handle your ticket
Send us your ticket or call (225) 327-1722 to get started. Include the court date and any notices you have received. Our team will explain the next step and the fee for handling your matter. You can also contact us here.