- Under 1 year or under 20 pounds in infant only seats and convertible seats used in the rear facing position
- 1-4 years or 20-40 pounds in a convertible seats in the forward position or forward facing seats
- At least 5 years or 40 pounds to use a booster seat.
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Alabama
Child Passenger Safety and Seat Belt Laws
Alabama

Child Passenger Safety Laws
When is a child restraint required?
What is the maximum fine for a first car seat violation?
- $25.00
When must a child sit in the rear seat?
- No Requirement
Seat Belt Laws
Who is covered by the seat belt law?
- Riders 15 and over
In what seats does the seat belt law apply?
- All (eff. 9/1/2019)
What is the maximum fine for a first seat belt violation?
- $25.00
When can a child start using a seat belt?
- 6-14 years
Heatstroke
Does law give immunity to person rescuing child in hot car?
Yes