In 1971 J. Standard Baker Quoted " Drivers Towing Trailers  Are Four (4) Times As Unsafe As Those In Cars Alone! 

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Louisiana safety inspection law has changedLouisiana 7:27 p.m. CST November 16, 2014

One-axle trailers no longer require safety inspection stickers.

Louisiana House Bill #316, which took effect Aug. 1, exempts small, one-axle trailers from safety inspection requirements.

New amendments to Louisiana inspection sticker requirements exempt single-axle, two-wheeled trailers and boat trailers from state inspection requirements and the obligation to bear a valid safety inspection certificate/sticker. Although they exempted from the inspection process, the trailers must still possess the required safety equipment to operate on Louisiana roadways.

LA R.S. 32:311, has added the language: Single-axle, two-wheel trailers and semitrailers are exempt from the inspection requirements of this Chapter.

Safety inspection laws have been amended through the years and this latest change is a common sense adjustment.Drivers are still required to make sure their one axle trailers are properly equipped, with serviceable tires and lights in working order.

However, the need for a valid inspection sticker has been lifted. My deputies generally give courtesy warnings for recently expired inspection stickers. Some inspections are good for two years now, and all have a one-month grace period after expiration. After that, a driver may be subject to citation.

We understand that inspection stickers can be overlooked and our effort is always geared towards courteous enforcement.

The above information is intended for information purposes only and not for legal advice. For legal advice, consult an attorney. Questions can be submitted to bguidroz@slpsheriff.com

Boat trailers to be exempt from annual state inspection sticker requirements
Badon's bill already signed by the governor, becomes effective Aug. 1, 2014

 Patrick Bonin
June 10, 2014 at 3:28 pm  

If it’s been years since you’ve gotten your boat trailer inspected, you’re probably not in any hurry to rush out and get that taken care of while the summer fishing season is in high gear.

Now, thanks to a bill that passed through the state Legislature this session, you won’t have to worry about it all.

House Bill 347, sponsored by Rep. Austin J. Badon Jr. (D-New Orleans) specifically exempts boat trailers from the state law requiring annual trailer inspections.

Gov. Bobby Jindal signed the bill last week, and Badon said the exemption for boat trailers will become official on Aug. 1.

“A lot of people had never heard about it. They didn’t know you needed an inspection sticker on a boat trailer. I had never heard about it,” said Badon, a self-described outdoorsman who enjoys fishing, hunting and kayaking. “So when I heard about this from some fellow fishermen and heard some people had actually gotten tickets because of it, I started calling around to the State Police and Wildlife and Fisheries and I was kind of shocked to find out that it was actually law that you needed an inspection sticker on a boat trailer.

“And in some cases previous to this year, they were giving tickets. But most of those agencies told me they knew about it, but weren’t aggressively or actively giving tickets for it. They said they had bigger fish to fry.”

Since relatively few people actually complied with the law anyway, Badon said the state isn’t losing out on much funding by stripping it from the books. 

Boat trailer inspections cost $10 per year, or $20 for a two-year certificate.

“A lot of people were not doing it, so it didn’t generate that much money,” he said. “That was the argument. A lot of people didn’t know they had to do it, and some just said, ‘I’m not doing that.'”

Badon said the bill, which became Act 235 when Jindal signed it, only exempts boat trailers from annual inspections — not utility trailers, ATV trailers or any other types of trailers.

And he pointed out you could still receive a ticket for a violation relating to a boat trailer — like a busted light or missing safety chain.

But he doesn’t expect the boat trailer inspection sticker law to be actively enforced from now until the exemption kicks in on Aug. 1. 

“Technically you could get an officer who writes one, but they haven’t been enforcing it in the past, and I have no reason to think they would right now,” Badon said. 

Adam Einck, spokesperson for LDWF, said the department hasn't traditionally enforced the trailer inspection requirement.

"When this issue came up last summer, there were rumors there were agents going through parking lots in all these marinas writing tickets," Einck said. "And when we looked at all our books, we didn’t issue one single ticket for anything associated with any of that."

Louisiana State Police
15 hrs ·

TROOP I NEWS RELEASE
June 23, 2015

Ville Platte Man Killed in Two Vehicle Crash

Evangeline Parish – Today, at approximately 11:15 a.m., Louisiana State Police Troop I responded to a two vehicle fatal crash on LA Highway 1171 north of Industrial Park Road in Evangeline Parish. The crash claimed the life of 43 year old James Erwin of Ville Platte.

Preliminary investigation revealed a 2006 Ford F250 pickup truck, driven by a 16 year old juvenile, was traveling northbound on LA Highway 1171 towing a utility trailer hauling hay. A 2012 Ford F150 pickup truck, driven by James Erwin, was southbound on LA Highway 1171. As the Ford F250 pickup continued north on LA 1171 approaching the Ford F150, the utility trailer broke away from the Ford F250 and crossed the centerline. The utility trailer and the Ford F150 hit head on in the southbound lane. After the initial impact, the Ford F150 ran off of the roadway and overturned. The driver of the Ford F250 was unaware the trailer broke away from his vehicle until he arrived at his destination approximately one mile from the crash scene.

Impairment is not suspected to be a factor in the crash. The 16 year old driver submitted to a chemical breath test and the results showed no signs of impairment. Routine toxicology samples were taken from Erwin and submitted to the Louisiana State Police Crime for analysis.

Erwin was not wearing a seat belt and suffered severe injuries. He was transported to Mercy Regional Hospital by Acadian Ambulance where he later died from his injuries.

The 16 year old was cited with Defective Vehicle Equipment, No Safety Chains and Failure to Transfer Title of Motor Vehicle.

This crash remains under investigation.

Louisiana State Police would like to take this opportunity to remind/inform motorists that properly wearing your seat belt will dramatically reduce your chance of being injured or killed in a crash. We ask you to take one second to “buckle up!”

Contact Information:
M/T Brooks David
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section – Troop I
Office: (337) 262-5880
brooks.david@la.gov

Fatal crash on LA 1171 near Industrial Park Rd. in Evangeline Parish KLFY Newsroom Published: June 23, 2015, 3:58 pm Updated: June 23, 2015, 6:30 pm

On Tuesday at 11:15 a.m., state troopers responded to a two vehicle fatal crash on LA Highway 1171 north of Industrial Park Road in Evangeline Parish.  The crash claimed the life of 43 year old James Erwin of Ville Platte.

Preliminary investigation revealed a 2006 Ford F250 pickup truck, driven by a 16 year old juvenile, was traveling northbound on LA Highway 1171 towing a utility trailer hauling hay.  A 2012 Ford F150 pickup truck, driven by James Erwin, was southbound on LA Highway 1171.  As the Ford F250 pickup continued north on LA 1171 approaching the Ford F150, the utility trailer broke away from the Ford F250 and crossed the centerline.  The utility trailer and the Ford F150 hit head on in the southbound lane.  After the initial impact, the Ford F150 ran off of the roadway and overturned.  The driver of the Ford F250 was unaware the trailer broke away from his vehicle until he arrived at his destination approximately one mile from the crash scene.

 Impairment is not suspected to be a factor in the crash.  The 16 year old driver submitted to a chemical breath test and the results showed no signs of impairment.  Routine toxicology samples were taken from Erwin and submitted to the Louisiana State Police Crime for analysis.

 Erwin was not wearing a seat belt and suffered severe injuries.  He was transported to Mercy Regional Hospital by Acadian Ambulance where he later died from his injuries.

 The 16 year old was cited with Defective Vehicle Equipment, No Safety Chains and Failure to Transfer Title of Motor Vehicle.

 This crash remains under investigation.

 Louisiana State Police would like to take this opportunity to remind/inform motorists that properly wearing your seat belt will dramatically reduce your chance of being injured or killed in a crash. We ask you to take one second to “buckle up!”

These words are haunting!!!!! Every Political Leader Who Has Dismissed Our Cause And Concerens Including All Insurance Companies And Dr. Rosekind Of NHTSA You Should Forever Be Held Responsible For This Loss Of Life Due To Your Inaction. Note: Not Wearing A Seat Belt Did Not Cause His Death.....It Was A Loose Flying Missle Trailer!  People Have Died Wearing Seat Belts When The Trailer Comes Through The Vehicle And Cuts Them In Half Wearing A Seat Belt.  See This....Click Here

Leigh • 3 hours ago

James is my brother. Maybe you could have some respect and lose the stupid graphic and stop using his death as a seat belt warning! He has a grieving wife and 2 children! Does no media outlets care anymore? He was a very real person, not just some statistic to discuss and dismiss.