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Child Car Seat Information |
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The Broussard Police Department Traffic Division has three Nationally Certified Child Passenger Seat Technicians. Our goal is to educate both parents and caregivers on ways to safely transport their families.
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Louisiana State Law States: |
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Age / Size |
Restraint Use |
To schedule an appointment for a car seat check, please call the Broussard Police Traffic Division at: 337-837-6757 Between the hours of 8:00am to 4:00pm Click Here view the Traffic Division's Page |
| Birth to at least 1 year and less than 20 pounds | Ride rear-facing in an infant or convertible seat | |
| At least 1 year and at least 20 pounds to 40 pounds | Ride forward facing in convertible or combination seat (Used with the internal harness) | |
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At least 40 pounds to 60 pounds or at least 4
years old to 6 years old |
Ride in a belt positioning booster seat (backless or high backed) | |
| At least 6 years old or at least 60 pounds | Ride using the vehicle lap-shoulder belt or belt positioning booster seat | |