- Under 1 year in rear-facing infant seat in rear seat
- 1-4 years or under 40 pounds in child safety seat
- 5-6 years or under 60 pounds in booster seat
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New Mexico
Child Passenger Safety and Seat Belt Laws
New Mexico
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?
- Children younger than 1 year in a rear-facing child restraint must be in the rear seat
Seat Belt Laws
When can a child start using a seat belt?
- 7-17 years
Who is covered by the seat belt law?
- Riders 18 and over
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