Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 32, § 392. Impounding of vehicles; prohibitions

A. (1) Upon discovery of any vehicle operated in violation of this Chapter, the vehicle shall not be impounded but may be directed to and followed by the weights and standards police officer or state policeman to the nearest appropriate place suitable for unloading to its licensed gross weight or maximum size requirements as provided in this Chapter and storage of said product to preserve it for its intended use in commerce and in either case shall be detained or unloaded at the expense and responsibility of the owner or driver. The department shall not detain or impound any vehicle issued a violation ticket for any violation of the provisions of R.S. 32:380 through 387 prior to the final disposition of the violation ticket. For purposes of this Section, “final disposition” shall be defined as a final decision, not capable of appeal or review.

(2) When used in this Subsection, the phrase “minor traffic violation” shall mean any violation of the Highway Regulatory Act as provided for in this Title. However, R.S. 32:380 through 387 are exempted from this definition.