La. Child. Code art. 954
Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session effective on or before 7/1/2024, from Acts 2,3, 6-535, and 580-647
In cases of traffic violations, a petition is not required. The child may be summoned to appear and the case may be instituted with a uniform traffic citation. The citation shall describe in general terms the nature of the violation. The citation or summons may direct the child to bring a parent with him when he appears.
La. Ch.C. § 954