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City introduces ordinance to fine drivers whose wakes flood houses, council debates evidence and enforcement
Summary
The council introduced an ordinance that would prohibit operating vehicles in standing water when doing so causes damage to private property; the measure would use crime cameras and license-plate readers for enforcement and sets a $1,000 fine per affected residence as drafted.
The New Iberia City Council introduced an ordinance (No. 202511) that would make it unlawful to operate a motor vehicle in standing water in a way that creates a damaging wake or wave that enters or increases flooding in a residence. The measure was set for public hearing on May 20, 2025.
Mayor (name on file) framed the ordinance as a response to repeated complaints and documented incidents during recent storm events. “So this last flood event, we had houses that flooded because of the wake,” the mayor said, and added the city can now use its camera and license-plate reader system to identify offending…
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