MOTOR VEHICLES: Requires a towing permit for consensual noncommercial towing (OR +$124,800 GF EX See Note)

HB 695 requires vehicle owners to obtain a permit from the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections before moving another vehicle with the owner's permission for non-business reasons (like helping a friend with a dead car). It mandates safety measures during such towing, including hazard lights, reflectors, visible signage, and proper equipment. Violating this rule results in a $1,000 fine payable to the Louisiana State Police. The bill directly affects residents who perform consensual noncommercial towing without a permit, making it unlawful without prior authorization from the state.