Louisiana · Louisiana Revised Statutes — Title 32, Motor Vehicles and Traffic
La. R.S. 32 § 32:199: Bicycle helmets; restraining seats
What this law says, in plain English
Parents or guardians cannot allow children under 12 to operate or ride bicycles without approved helmets, or allow smaller passengers under 40 pounds/40 inches to ride without a restraining seat on public roads.
Facing this? Know exactly what happens next.
MOFRD turns this code section into your situation: the deadlines that apply to you, the forms your county uses, and the resolution paths people in your position actually take. Free for 3 days — no card required.
This page is legal information, not legal advice. Code text is sourced from official publications and may lag amendments — always confirm at the official source linked above. Plain-English summaries and relationship data are AI-derived and reviewed on an ongoing basis; verify with a licensed attorney before acting.