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Louisiana Car Seat Laws (2021): Current Laws & Safety Resources for Parents

January 15, 2021 by Sam Webster Leave a Comment

Each year, on average, car accidents take life of 16 children in Louisiana. This loss is preventable by following laws, regulations, and recommendations.

Did you know that in Louisiana there are more than 500 nationally certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians available to make sure of your child’s safety?

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Louisiana Car Seat Law 
Louisiana Car Seat Law for Infant
Louisiana Rear-facing Car Seat Law
Louisiana Forward-facing Car Seat Law
Child Booster Seat Laws in Louisiana
When Can My Child Sit in the Front Seat in Louisiana?
Leaving Child in Car Law in Louisiana
Is it Illegal to Smoke in a Car with a Child in Louisiana?
Taxi Car Seat Law in Louisiana
Louisiana Law Car Seat - Replacement After Accident
Places to Get Car Seat Help in Louisiana
Good Car Seat Videos for Louisianan Parents
Resources for More Info on Louisiana Car Seat Safety

Louisiana Car Seat Law 

Louisiana has the following law in place to make sure the safety of children:

“Every driver in this state who transports a child or children under the age of eighteen years in a motor vehicle that is in motion and is required by federal safety standards to be equipped with a safety belt system or lower anchors and tethers for children in a passenger seating position shall have the child properly restrained according to the vehicle and child safety seat manufacturer's instructions.”

A fine of $50 can be imposed for not following this law.

Louisiana Car Seat Law for Infant

According to the law, you should use infant seats for children under the age of 24 months. Infant seats must be placed in the back seat, away from the airbags. Airbags operate with too much force and it can be fatal for the child.

Louisiana Rear-facing Car Seat Law

According to Louisiana car seat law, the rear-facing car seat must be used until the child is 2 years old. A child has to ride in the rear-facing seat as long as they fall within the seat height and weight limit described by the car seat manufacturer.

Louisiana Forward-facing Car Seat Law

After the child has outgrown the rear-facing seat, usually happens by age of 2-year, they can be put in a forward-facing seat. The law requires that you use the forward-facing car seat until the age of 4. By law, the forward seat should have an internal harness system.

Child Booster Seat Laws in Louisiana

Children are ready to use booster seats after 4 years of age. A lap-shoulder seat belt is required to be used with the booster seat. A booster seat should be used until the age of 9 according to law.

When Can My Child Sit in the Front Seat in Louisiana?

Any child under the age of 13 must be in a rear seat when available.

Leaving Child in Car Law in Louisiana

It is not allowed to leave a child unattended in Louisiana. There is a fine of $500 or imprisonment of up to 6 months for first offense, the second offense is punishable by $1000 and one year in prison. (Source)

Is it Illegal to Smoke in a Car with a Child in Louisiana?

Louisiana has made it illegal to smoke in a car with a child passenger. (Source)

Taxi Car Seat Law in Louisiana

Louisiana is one of those states where child passenger restraint system law doesn’t apply to taxis.

Louisiana Law Car Seat - Replacement After Accident

There are no car seat replacement laws in Louisiana. Federal institutes like NHTSA recommend that you replace your car seat if you have been in a major accident. Car seats also require replacing after they reach their expiry date.

Places to Get Car Seat Help in Louisiana

  • List of Fitting Stations by Louisiana Highway Safety
  • CPS Technician Search: Find a CPS Technician
  • NHTSA car seat inspection Center
  • East Jefferson General Hospital Free Child Safety Seat Fitting
  • Jefferson Parish Child Safety Seat Program
  • The Family Tree Education and Training for Driving with Children
  • Family Road of Greater Baton Rouge
  • Call Covington Police Department at 985-892-8500
  • Contact Maryellen Jenkins at north oaks health care
  • Riverside medical center at 985-795-4141
  • Contact Hammond fire department’s Lauren king @ 985-277-5800
  • Regina Coeli Child Development’s Jennifer Barnes
  • Bogalusa fire department’s Dustin Knight
  • Louisiana State Police:

Sergeant Josh Van Etta

Louisiana State Police – Troop C

4047 West Park Avenue

Gray, LA 70359

Phone: (985) 857-3680

Fax:     (985) 857-3679

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Resources for More Info on Louisiana Car Seat Safety

  • Safe Kids Parents Central
  • Car Seat Safety for Kids
  • NHTSA Car Seat Recalls List
  • Louisiana Highway Safety Commission CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY
  • Common Mistakes to Avoid
  • American Academy of Pediatrics Car Seat Recommendations
  • Safe Kids Worldwide Guide
  • Why Use Rear-facing Car Seats?
Sam Webster

With two kids of my own, I’m passionate about child safety! I’m a research nerd who’s on a mission to make the world a safer place for kids – starting with car seats!

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