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Council adopts truck restrictions and updates 'too fast for conditions' fines
Summary
On second reading the council approved revisions to the city code to clarify truck restrictions on certain roadways and to codify fines for 'too fast for conditions,' aligning local code with state law and clarifying delivery exceptions for businesses.
City Attorney Scott Robichaux explained two ordinances on second reading that the council approved unanimously: one clarifies truck restrictions (noting existing restrictions on Crossgate Road and allowing vehicles making legitimate deliveries to access restricted areas briefly) and the other codifies the 'too fast for conditions' standard and clarifies that fines may be set by resolution of the Chief Municipal Court Judge.
Robichaux said the updates are intended to reduce confusion and provide clear public access to information about fines. Both ordinances were approved by council vote in the posted segments.
