Dozens of new state laws went into effect today including a measure that could result in a motorist receiving a ticket for traveling below the speed limit in the left lane on a highway. Alexandria Senator Jay Luneau hopes his legislation will reduce road rage and accidents…
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Luneau’s legislation was approved in this year’s legislative session, receiving overwhelming support in the House and Senate.
Beginning today, it’s illegal to have your cell phone in your hand while driving. Don Redman with Triple A says you could face an extra hundred dollars added to fines for other moving violations and in certain areas violators will be stopped solely for holding their phone and fined up to 250 dollars.
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Another new law that went into effect today, allows for darker window tinting on cars.
A warning from the Department of Health about a potentially deadly bacteria. Kace Kieschnick reports.
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The LSU Veterinary School’s Wildlife Hospital is treating an increasing number of Mississippi kites that have been shot with air rifles. Dr. Kimberly Boykin says air rifles don’t typically kill the bird but if they are shot and do not receive treatment, their chances of surviving are slim.