Louisiana Revised Statutes 47:511.2 – Temporary permit for unregistered trucks
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 47:511.2
- Commissioner: means the secretary of the Department of Public Safety as provided for in Louisiana Revised Statutes 47:451
- Department: means the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, acting directly through its duly authorized officers and agents, or whatever state board, official, or body may hereafter be authorized by law to exercise the functions now devolving upon it under the law. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 47:451
- Gross weight: means the weight of a vehicle or vehicle combination without load on all axles, including the steering axle plus the weight of any load thereon. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 47:451
- Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
- Owner: means a person who holds the legal title to a vehicle or in the event a vehicle is the subject of an agreement for the conditional sale, lease, or transfer of the possession, howsoever, thereof with right of purchase upon performance of the conditions stated in the agreement and with the right of immediate possession vested in such vendee, lessee, possessor, or in the event such similar transaction is had by means of mortgage and the mortgagor of a vehicle is entitled to possession, then such conditional vendee or lessee or possessor or mortgagor shall be deemed the owner for the purpose of this Chapter. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 47:451
- Truck: means every motor propelled single vehicle for the conveyance of property or things for hauling purposes and having one front or steering axle and one rear or load carrying axle. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 47:451
- Vehicle: means every device in, upon, or by which any person, property, or thing is or may be transported or drawn upon a public highway excepting devices moved by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks; provided, that for the purpose of this Chapter, a bicycle or a ridden animal shall not be deemed a vehicle, and provided further that a trailer or semitrailer shall be held and deemed each to be and constitute a separate vehicle. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 47:451
A. It is the intent of the legislature in enacting this Section to comply with the provisions of the International Registration Plan by providing a temporary “Hunter’s Permit” to owners or operators of trucks while they seek employment.
B. An owner or operator of a truck who has terminated a lease and who has surrendered the apportioned license plate, as provided in the International Registration Plan authorized by La. Rev. Stat. 47:511(B), may operate a truck upon public highways when it is titled in this state but not registered provided that prior to the operation, the owner or operator has secured from the commissioner of motor vehicles or a duly appointed agent a temporary letter or permit as provided in this Section. The permit shall authorize the operation of such truck for a period of not more than thirty days. The permit shall be issued for a registered gross weight not to exceed the empty weight of the vehicle and cannot be used to transport goods or carry a load. Prior to the issuance of such permit, the applicant must provide satisfactory proof that such truck has insurance with limits of liability as provided in La. Rev. Stat. 32:900(B). Such truck must display an official certificate of inspection and approval as provided by La. Rev. Stat. 32:1301 et seq.
C. If, upon inspecting a vehicle, it is found that the vehicle has no temporary permit, the weights and standards police officer or other enforcement officer of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections may impound the vehicle until a valid permit or license plate is secured.
Acts 1999, No. 463, §1.