The Real News Louisiana

Short Answer: No — it is not legal and can get you a ticket. Louisiana’s hands-free driving law (RS 32:59, fully enforced with citations since January 1, 2026) strictly limits phone use while operating a vehicle. What the law prohibits (even if the phone is mounted): Holding or supporting the phone
texting, browsing, or posting on social media, watching or recording videos, accessing, viewing, or interacting with apps beyond very narrow exceptions.

Going live on Facebook involves real-time video streaming, app interaction, and monitoring comments — all of which count as prohibited distracted driving and electronic data use. Mounting the phone does not make live streaming legal.

What is allowed:

Hands-free voice calls (Bluetooth/speakerphone/voice commands)
Viewing a pre-set GPS route on a mounted device (no manual input while driving)
Emergency calls (911, reporting hazards, etc.)
Phone use when the vehicle is fully parked and stationary (not at red lights or in traffic)

Penalties: First offense: minimum $100 fine
Higher fines in school or work zones
Possible points on your license and insurance increases

Why it’s dangerous:

Live streaming combines visual, manual, and cognitive distractions — significantly raising crash risk.

Bottom line:
If you want to go live, pull over safely and park fully first. Your attention belongs on the road, not on a broadcast. Stay safe out there.