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Ask The Sheriff - Riding 4-wheelers in the ditches
I would like to know how to stop these people from riding 4-wheelers in the ditches? They make a lot of ruts, then the water can't drain.
Ask The Sheriff - I have Disabled Veterans plates
I have Disabled Veterans plates. I was told that these plates do not authorize me to park in a handicap parking slot. Is that a true statement?
Ask The Sheriff - Drive a pick-up truck with no tailgate
I was wondering if it was legal in the state of Louisiana to drive a pick-up truck with no tailgate if you have nothing in the bed of the truck? And, does this apply to all roadways - interstate through local streets?
Ask The Sheriff - Motorcycle passenger age?
How old does someone have to be to ride on the back of a motorcycle?
Ask The Sheriff - Medical Emergency Speed Limit
Is there an exception to the speed limit for medical emergencies? example: a woman in labor?
Ask The Sheriff - 5mph over speed limit
Is it officially legal to drive 5 miles over the speed limit, w/o being ticketed?
Ask The Sheriff - Passenger not wearing seatbelt.
I want to ask what could happen to me, legally, if my stubborn husband refuses to wear his seat belt in my vehicle while I'm driving. What could happen to him legally? I’m a safe driver and I don't even close my door until my seatbelt is on but he is stubborn because of his large size makes it difficult but not impossible for him to buckle up easily.
Ask The Sheriff - Left lane law.
Will the left lane law start being enforced?
Ask The Sheriff - Legal age to move out of house.
I have talked to two police men and one said when you are seventeen if you are a female you are allowed to move out. However, the second cop said it is illegal. So can a female move out at seventeen or not?
Ask The Sheriff - School Zone speed limits during summer
Do drivers have to obey school zone speed limits even during the summer?
Ask The Sheriff - Driving without shoes
Is it illegal to drive without shoes, if so why?
Ask The Sheriff - Sex offender living near school
I received a sex offender notice in my e-mail yesterday. This person was convicted of indecent behavior with juveniles, yet he lives not even 500 yards away from an elementary school. How is that?
Ask The Sheriff - Swin bouys at beaches
There are swim buoys that mark the swim area at 210 and I10 beach. Is there a law that boats and Personal Water Crafts are not allowed in that area. What keeps the swimmers safe when boats keep coming in there?
Ask The Sheriff - Music while on a bicycle
Can you listen to music while riding a bicycle on the street?
Ask The Sheriff - Distance to follow someone while on a cell phone?
What is the distance to follow behind someone while talking on a cell phone?
Ask The Sheriff - How do you stop a career drunk from driving?
How do you stop a career drunk from driving, even though he is under revocation?
Ask The Sheriff - Children in the front seat.
What is the law on children in the front seat? Is there a minimum height & weight?
Ask The Sheriff - Why do you tell the names of callers reporting information
Why when someone calls and reports something in the neighborhood ex: disturbance of the peace or suspected drug activity, when you guys show up you tell the people who it was that called you and reported the information?
Ask The Sheriff - Laws on Airsoft Guns?
What are the local laws on airsoft guns, not airguns? Also, where is a place for a local group of players to play?
Ask The Sheriff - Property line dispute
A recent land survey shows that a neighbor's fence encroaches 5.7 ft. on my property. I just bought this lot and want the fence moved. The neighbor is not a friendly person. Is there a law that says he has to move the fence?
Ask The Sheriff - GPS devices on the windshield?
Does state law prohibit suction mounted GPS devices on the windshield? If so where is it allowed to be on the driver’s side window?
Ask The Sheriff - Do I have to change the TX inspection sticker
I just bought a new vehicle in Texas. I have a La. driver’s license but the inspection sticker the car dealership put on vehicle does not expire until 2012 which is a Texas sticker. Do I have to change the inspection sticker to La. as my license plate will state La. or will the Texas sticker be valid until it expires?
Ask The Sheriff - Does a motorcycle rider have to wear a helmet?
If over 21 and have proper health insurance, does a motorcycle rider have to wear a helmet?
Ask The Sheriff - Paintballs on my door and vehicles
I often wakeup to the sight of paintballs on my door and vehicles, what can I do about that?
Ask The Sheriff - Parish ordinances for items in lawn
I was wondering if my neighbor is breaking one or more parish ordinances and what can be done? He has used auto parts in his driveway, a dilapidated travel trailer in his driveway, a commercial semi tractor big rig which he works on in his driveway, a trampoline in his yard with no fence, and an abandoned lawn tractor on his front lawn.
Ask The Sheriff - Riding in the back of a pick-up or flat-bed truck
Is it illegal to ride in the back of a pick-up or flat-bed truck in Calcasieu Parish?
Ask The Sheriff - School zone flashing lights
I live by a school that has flashing lights and signs saying when lights are flashing reduce speed to twenty five. There are no times posted. If the lights are not working properly can you get a ticket for a school zone?
Ask The Sheriff - Seatbealt under your arm...
Can you wear your seat belt under your arm while driving if it is irritating your neck?
Ask The Sheriff - Convicted of carnal knowledge
I have a fiancee that was convicted of carnal knowledge and now its
hard for him to get a good job. Why is it some other people get the
same charge and their charges are dropped to a misdemeanor?
Ask The Sheriff - Sleeping off alcohol in parked vehicle?
If you have been drinking, and think you have had too much and don't have cash for a cab, or anyone to pick you up, is it ok to sleep in your vehicle provided that it is not started?
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