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urn: urn:us-la:rs:32:281
citation: "R.S. 32:281"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 32 › Chapter 1 › Part IV › Subpart L"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 1962, number: 310, section: 1, effective_date: null, role: enactment }
  - { year: 1970, number: 538, section: 6, effective_date: null, role: amendment }
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# Limitations on backing

A. The driver of a vehicle shall not back the same unless such movement can be made with reasonable safety and without interfering with other traffic.

B. The driver of a vehicle shall not back the same upon any shoulder or roadway of any controlled-access highway except as a result of an emergency caused by an accident or breakdown of a motor vehicle.