6 Crucial Louisiana Speeding Laws You Need to Know

It seems like every day as you travel through Lafayette, New Iberia, Youngsville, or anywhere in Louisiana, you're going to see someone speeding and breaking the posted speed limit.

Whether it's impatience, road rage, or thrill-seeking, speeding is incredibly dangerous.

Not only is speeding dangerous no matter how well "you know the road" it can be extremely costly and in some cases land you in jail.

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.

Louisiana Speeding Laws

People speed for many different reasons, both intentional and unintentional.

Just because you're running late doesn't mean you should break the law.

Speaking of breaking the law, you might not even be fully aware of Louisiana's speeding laws.

Can you really drive 10mph over the limit on I-10 without getting a speeding ticket?

What is "General Speed"?

Let's take a closer look at things like this and more when it comes to speeding laws in Louisiana.

We took a look over at louisianaspeedingticket.com to learn more about speeding laws in Louisiana and, found some pretty interesting information.

What Is General Speed In Louisiana?

Have you heard the speeding term "General Speed"? You should learn about it because if you're not familiar with it, it could wind up getting you a pricey traffic ticket.

Louisiana's speeding laws operate under the umbrella of what is called "General Speed Law".

General Speeding Law in Louisiana is defined by louisianaspeedingtick.com stating "you must drive at a safe speed no matter what the posted speed limit is."

OK, so what does this actually mean?

It has to do with the conditions of the road.

If roads are wet or icy, even driving at the posted speed limit can be deemed unsafe and could get you a speeding ticket.

From louisianaspeedingtick.com -

"These conditions can also depend on the traffic level and width of the highway. For General Speed Laws, you have to always show care for fellow drivers on the road.

If a police officer determines that you are driving without care for the safety of other motorists, you will receive a speeding ticket."

What Is Absolute Speed Limit In Louisiana?

Absolute speed limit in Louisiana is pretty much exactly that, meaning even driving 1 mph over the posted speed limit can result in a fine.

A very common misconception is that it's ok to drive up to 10mph over the speed limit without getting a ticket — but this is a myth.

Some officers enforce the speed limit stricter than others, so you can indeed get a ticket for driving just one mile an hour over the speed limit.

What Is Minimum Speed In Louisiana?

Minimum speed in Louisiana is something you can indeed get a ticket for.

Minimum speed has to do with a driver driving too slow.

If you're driving so slow that you're impeding the traffic around you, you can get a ticket for that.

The Louisiana DMV states that drivers traveling too slow are just as dangerous as people driving too fast.

Louisiana Speeding Fines

Depending on how fast you're driving determines what your speeding fine will be, up to a certain point.

If you pass that certain point, things can get pretty expensive.

From louisianaspeedingticket.com -

"If you’re within 10 MPH of the posted speed limit, your minimum fine will be $115. Between 10 and 14 MPH, you pay at least $215.

Should you exceed 15 MPH, but are within 20 MPH of the speed limit you face a minimum $240 fine."

If you're speeding 21mph or over the posted speed limit, your ticket can exceed $240 at the discretion of the officer.

Louisiana's Three Strikes Law

Is speeding your thing? You could lose your license.

Louisiana's Three Strikes speeding law states that if a driver gets 3 speeding tickets over a 12 month period, that driver's license can be suspended.

You Can Go To Jail For Speeding In Louisiana

You might not realize it, but it's not that hard to be put in jail for speeding in Louisiana.

In Louisiana, you can be arrested and face jail time for excessive speeding for driving 25mph or more over the posted speed limit, or driving 100mph or higher, regardless of what the posted limit is.

From louisianaspeedingticket.com -

"If you're caught speeding at these levels, you could be charged with reckless operation of a vehicle under Louisiana Revised Statute 14:99. This charge is a misdemeanor and can lead to:

1. Up to 90 days in jail.
2. Fines up to $200.
3. License suspension (depending on the circumstances)."

Read more over at louisianaspeedingticket.com.