Child Passenger Safety Laws: Louisiana

Child Restraint Required

At least 2 yrs in a rear-facing child safety seat until outgrows the seat by height or weight

At least 2 yrs in forward-facing child safety seat if rear-facing seat it too small by height or weight

4-8 yrs in booster seat if outgrown forward-facing harness seat by height or weight

Under 13 in rear seat if possible

Adult Safety Belt Permissible

At least 9 yrs  and fits in an adult seat belt correctly 

Under 13 in rear seat if possible

State
Louisiana
Issue
Child Passenger Safety
Determinations
Child Restraint Required

At least 2 yrs in a rear-facing child safety seat until outgrows the seat by height or weight

At least 2 yrs in forward-facing child safety seat if rear-facing seat it too small by height or weight

4-8 yrs in booster seat if outgrown forward-facing harness seat by height or weight

Under 13 in rear seat if possible

Adult Safety Belt Permissible

At least 9 yrs  and fits in an adult seat belt correctly 

Under 13 in rear seat if possible