- Under 1 year and under 20 pounds in rear-facing child restraint
- 1-5 years in child restraint or booster seat
- Age 6-11 in a child restraint or seatbelt
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Iowa
Child Passenger Safety and Seat Belt Laws
Iowa
Child Passenger Safety Laws
When is a child restraint required?
What is the maximum fine for a first car seat violation?
- $195.00
When must a child sit in the rear seat?
- No Requirement
Seat Belt Laws
When can a child start using a seat belt?
- 6-17 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?
- $127.50
Heatstroke
Does law give immunity to person rescuing child in hot car?
No