LSP issue temporary emergency exemption

Governor emphasizes roadway safety as most of Louisiana braces for deep freeze

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) - Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry and the Louisiana State Police emphasize the need for caution as icy temperatures, frozen precipitation, and snowfall are expected across the state, which could cause unsafe road conditions and potential impacts to utilities. Governor Landry called the meeting attended by members of the National Weather Service, parish presidents, and other emergency planning officials across the state…

Louisiana State Police Issues Temporary Emergency Exemption to Specific Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations

In anticipation of severe winter weather conditions, Louisiana State Police has issued a temporary emergency exemption to specific federal motor carrier safety regulations.

Louisiana declares emergency ahead of deep freeze, forecasted snow • Louisiana Illuminator

In this Dec. 8, 2017, photo, snow blankets Interstate 12 near Hammond during a rare freeze event. Louisiana is again bracing for rare winter precipitation week. (Wes Muller/Louisiana Illuminator)Gov. Jeff Landry declared a state of emergency Saturday in preparation for the winter weather expected to hit Louisiana early next week, when snow is expected to accumulate in some areas. The National Weather Service has issued extreme cold warnings for …

LSP issue temporary emergency exemption

In anticipation of severe winter weather conditions, Louisiana State Police has issued a temporary emergency exemption to specific federal motor carrier safety regulations. Declaration of this emergency provides relief from Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 395.3 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for motor carriers in Louisiana, providing direct assistance to the disaster relief in the State of Louisiana. This disaster re…