Occupant Protection Coordinator

Vickie Sims 225-925-3928

2010 Child Passenger Safety Observational Survey

2008 Statistical Summary with Occupant Protection Analysis

2008 Study on Back Seat Belt Use

Occupant Protection Statistics

Primary Seatbelt (R.S. 32:295.1) - vehicle 10,000 lbs. or less, all occupants must have seat belt when vehicle is in motion

Child Occupant Seatbelt (R.S. 32:295) - Children under the age of 6 years or less than 60 lbs. must be in a child restraint system or booster seat that is age and size appropriate, in accordance with manufacturers recommendations.  Children 6 to 12 years of age must be restrained by a lap belt, shoulder harness, or an age / size appropriate child safety or booster seat.

Child Restraint Affidavit (RS 32:414T) The department shall suspend the license of any person upon notification of the first or second conviction, until such time as he provides the department with a notarized affidavit stating he has acquired an approved age- or size-appropriate child restraint system where applicable and has complied with all other requirements of reinstatement as provided by law and department regulation. 

Motorcycle Helmet (R.S. 32:190) - all motorcycle operators and passengers must wear a motorcycle helmet.

Click It or Ticket
National Occupant Protection Campaign
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Over The Limit Under Arrest
National Impaired Driving Campaign
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Region VI and Louisiana partnership to address teen seat belt use.
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