§ 26-97. Loads on vehicles.

(a)

The load on a vehicle shall not drop, sift, leak or otherwise escape therefrom, except that sand may be dropped on a highway to secure traction or a liquid substance may be dropped on a highway to clean or maintain such highway.

(b)

It shall be unlawful for any person, whether in person or by his agent, employee or servant, to use any vehicle to haul any kind of dirt, rubbish, waste articles or things of substance, whether liquid or solid, unless such vehicle is covered or the materials being hauled are confined in such a manner as to prevent all or any part of its load from spilling or dropping, at all times while such vehicle is in motion, on any street or highway. All vehicles and/or equipment used for the purpose of hauling materials shall be trapped, netted, tied, covered or confined in such a manner so as to prevent the contents thereof from spilling, blowing or otherwise being deposited on any street or highway; provided, however, that the requirements in this section for covering such vehicles shall not apply to vehicles carrying brush cuttings, tree trimmings, branches, logs and similar material, if such matter is securely lashed or fastened to such vehicle to prevent spilling or dropping as aforesaid. Improperly covered vehicles traveling upon any street or road within the parish may be cited for such violation.

(Code 1976, § 11-66; Code 1985, § 14-76; Ord. No. 4297, 11-12-2004)

State law reference

Similar provisions, R.S. 32:383.