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Child Safety Laws In Your State

Child Passenger Safety Laws

When is a child restraint required?

  • Under 2 and under 40 pounds in a rear-facing child restraint; more than 40 pounds may ride forward-facing;
  • 2-3 years and at least 20 pounds may ride in either a rear or forward-facing child restraint;
  • 4-8 years and at least 40 pounds in child restraint or booster

What is the maximum fine for a first car seat violation?

  • $81.00

When must a child sit in the rear seat?

  • 8 year and younger must be in the rear seat

Seat Belt Laws

When can a child start using a seat belt?

  • 9-17 years

Who is covered by the seat belt law?

  • Riders 18 and over

In what seats does the seat belt law apply?

  • Front only

What is the maximum fine for a first seat belt violation?

  • $71.00

Heatstroke

Does law give immunity to person rescuing child in hot car?

Yes