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Child Safety Laws In Your State

Child Passenger Safety Laws

When is a child restraint required?

  • Under 2 years old in rear-facing or until manufacturer's minimum weight or height requirement reached
  • at least 2 years and exceeding the rear-facing limits must ride in a forward-facing child restraint
  • 4-8 years and exceeding the forward-facing limits must be restrained in a booster

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

  • $50.00

When must a child sit in the rear seat?

  • 12 and younger must be in the rear seat if available

Seat Belt Laws

When can a child start using a seat belt?

  • 9-17 years

Who is covered by the seat belt law?

  • All riders

In what seats does the seat belt law apply?

  • All

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

  • $25.00

Heatstroke

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

No