TRPL, Inc.-Towing & Recovery Professionals of Louisiana

09/01/2026

08/18/2026

Louisiana’s Expanded Move Over Law is NOW in Effect

DIFFERENT LIGHTS. SAME RESPONSIBILITY.

The light may be blue. It may be amber. It may simply be a stranded motorist’s flashing hazard lights. Whatever the color, give them room.

Louisiana’s expanded Move Over Law NOW includes disabled, immobilized, or nonoperational vehicles displaying hazard lights, flashing lights, or another emergency warning device.

When approaching:

• On a highway with two or more lanes traveling in the same direction, safely move into a lane away from the roadside vehicle.

• If changing lanes is unsafe or impossible, or you are traveling on a two-lane highway, slow to a reasonably safe speed and maintain a safe speed for road conditions.

The law continues to require drivers to yield the right-of-way to emergency vehicles using their audible or visual warning signals, unless otherwise directed by a police officer.

Whether it is a first responder, roadside worker, or stranded motorist, everyone deserves space to remain safe.

Move over. Slow down. Give them room.

06/11/2026

If you didn’t get our news letter, please email us to be added to the list!!!
[email protected]

05/18/2026

In case you missed it, one of our board members, Richard Marie held a TIMS class in Troop C this weekend. He had an amazing 36 people show up in support!!!
If you’re interested in joining or hosting a class, please reach out to us to get it scheduled!

04/15/2026

Thank you everyone for your support these past few days, we truly couldn’t do without everyone!
SB431 was heard. Senator Foil made another amendment this morning that simplified it more in our favor.
His amendment says that we would be required to be available, not staffed, for 4 hours Saturday and 4 hours Sunday, not for free. We would still be allowed to collect a gate fee. If we choose to not be available, we aren’t allowed to charge storage for that day.

We addressed some concerns and the senate committee openly heard them. The Chairman voted to push the bill to the floor.
Senator Foil, who by the way is a very nice and understanding person, said that he would agree to let it go to the floor but wanted to work with our issues and concerns so that it best fit everyone.
I will keep everyone informed as this bill progresses. If you have some questions or concerns feel free to call me or you can email them to: [email protected]

Thank you all again, for your support, testimonies today, and also the words of encouragement throughout this week. This was the first bill I’ve had to battle on the floor without a lobbyist sitting next to me and to say it wasn’t stressful would be a lie. So, thank you!!!
Sincerely, your President, Jared Varnado.

04/14/2026

UPDATE:

Senator Foil has made an amendment to his bill which isn't any better.

"F. The towing or storage company shall have a person available to provide for the release of vehicles or personal property for a minimum of four hours on Saturdays and Sundays or it may not charge storage fees on those days."

If you haven't already, and even if you have, please flood the transportation committee with your opisiotion to this bill!!!

We need people to come to the capitol so show your support for the towing indusrty and show your opisition to this bill!!!!
Senate floor room E, 1PM

04/09/2026

DOTD is encouraging first responders and partner agencies across the state to participate in Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Responder Training on April 9, in Baton Rouge.
Participants can register at this link. 🔗https://bit.ly/4doN96T

DOTD continues to support TIM training as a critical component of improving roadway safety in Louisiana. The training brings together law enforcement, fire/rescue, emergency medical services, towing and recovery, emergency management, communications, public works, and transportation personnel to strengthen coordination and response during traffic incidents.

For more information about this training opportunity or other TIM initiatives in Louisiana, interested agencies can visit this link. 🔗https://bit.ly/4bMtwoe

04/07/2026

Thank you all for being diligent and supportive today!!! Senator Foil has agreed to postpone hearing of the bill until we can come up with a resolution.