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Legal Limitations
Twin Trailer Combinations
A combination of vehicles cannot consist of more than two vehicles.
Exception: Combinations of a truck-tractor and two trailers: truck-tractor and two semi-trailers; or truck-tractor, semi-trailer and trailer. These twin trailer combinations are subject to route limitations. They may operate only over the Interstate System and the Designated Truck Routes or within a reasonable access of ten (10) miles.

Household goods carriers shall have unrestricted access for loading and unloading purposes only, unless otherwise prohibited.

No combination of vehicles operated on any parish road shall consist of more than two vehicles.
Exception: A vehicle having no more than two axles may tow any combination of two vehicles, provided the combination of vehicles does not exceed 65 feet.
Exception: A vehicle having no more than two axles and owned and/or operated by a manufacturer or dealer of boats may tow two (2) boat trailers.