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When can a child start using a seat belt?

8-15 years or 57 inches or taller

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Maryland

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When is a child restraint required?

8 years or under in rear seat

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Wyoming

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Child Passenger Safety Laws

When can a child start using a seat belt?

7-17 years

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New Mexico

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When can a child start using a seat belt?

Over 57 inches tall; 40 pounds or over in rear seat can use lap belt if lap/shoulder belt unavailable +

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Georgia

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When can a child start using a seat belt?

5-7 years or 40 pounds or over

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South Dakota

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When can a child start using a seat belt?

8-12 years or 57 inches or taller

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Massachusetts

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When can a child start using a seat belt?

6-14 years

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Alabama

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When can a child start using a seat belt?

8-15 years or over 40 pounds; 4-7 years if no lap/shoulder belt available

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New York

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When can a child start using a seat belt?

Riders older than 11 years and over 4'9" tall

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Hawaii

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When can a child start using a seat belt?

9-15 years (or 12 years and under and over 57 inches)

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Tennessee

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