Troop I - Child Safety Seat Inspections
Child Safety Seat Inspections will be conducted every Wednesday at Troop I from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m., or by appointment. Please call Trooper Stephen Hammons at 337-262-1917. You may also e-mail him at
to schedule an appointment. Troopers want to emphasize the importance of protecting your child while in a motor vehicle by having a weight/age appropriate child safety seat correctly installed. Many injuries can be prevented by having a properly installed child seat.
Child Safety Seat Requirements
| Age/Size |
Type of Restraint |
| Birth to 1 year or weighs less than 20 pounds |
Rear-facing child safety seat |
| At least 1 year to 4 years or weighs at least 20 pounds but less than 40 pounds |
Forward-facing child safety seat |
| At least 4 years to 6 years and weighs at least 40 pounds but less than 60 pounds |
Child booster seat |
| At least 6 years and weighs more than 60 pounds |
Safety belt or child booster seat |