🚨 New Louisiana Law: Drive 64 in a 65 and You Could Go to Jail?!
Louisiana just passed a wild new law that could land you in hot water for driving just one mile per hour under the speed limit — but only if you're in the left lane. Find out how this surprising update to the state’s traffic rules could cost you hundreds in fines... or even jail time. Yep, seriously. Buckle up and read why the left lane is no longer a place to cruise.
8/5/20251 min read
Louisiana drivers, it’s time to put the pedal slightly closer to the metal — or risk doing time.
This week, a new law went into effect that bans driving under the speed limit in the left lane on highways. And yes, that includes being just one mile per hour under.
So if the limit is 65 mph (which is standard on most Louisiana highways), driving at 64 in the left lane could get you pulled over.
Penalties stack up quick:
$150 fine for the first offense
$250 fine for the second
$350 and possible JAIL TIME for the third
And no, you can’t sweet-talk your way out by blaming your Prius. This applies to everyone — from grandma in a Camry to truckers in 18-wheelers.
The idea? Keep traffic flowing and stop people from camping out in the passing lane. Left lanes are for passing or prepping for a left turn — not Sunday cruising.
This new rule tightens up a previous one where you had to be 10 mph under to get cited. Now? That 1 mph difference could land you with a ticket, or in an extreme case, in a holding cell telling your cellmate you got locked up for driving 64 in a 65. 😂
Law enforcement hasn’t said exactly how strict they’ll be, but it’s clear the message is: move over if you're not keeping up.
So, Louisiana drivers — let this be your PSA. Stay right unless you're flying past… or risk a ticket and a story no one will believe.
(Source: WBRZ)