City Temporarily Suspends Issuing Brake Tags in Response to COVID-19 Outbreak

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

March 25, 2020


Contact: LaTonya Norton

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(504) 658-4962

City Temporarily Suspends Issuing Brake Tags in

Response to COVID-19 Outbreak

NEW ORLEANS — Today, the City of New Orleans, in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, has announced that all brake tag stations will cease issuing brake tags starting Thursday, March 26, 2020, continuing through April 15, 2020, at the earliest. As such, late fees for brake tags expiring in March and April 2020 will be waived until June 15, 2020. Additionally, all other late fees will be reduced by $6 during this period. Reopening dates may change depending on the station.

 

Failed Vehicle Reinspections

Any vehicle that failed inspection and received a temporary brake tag after Feb. 20, 2020, will be given until June 15, 2020, to reach compliance and receive a reinspection. This reinspection must take place at the station where the temporary brake tag was issued.

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