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Child Safety Laws In Your State

Child Passenger Safety Laws

When is a child restraint required?

  • Under two years in a rear-facing child restraint system with a harness
  • 3 - 4 years in a rear or forward-facing child restraint until reaching the weight and height limit as set by the manufacturer
  • 5 - 7 years in a child restraint or booster

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

  • $25.00

When must a child sit in the rear seat?

  • 12 years and younger must ride in the rear seat if practical

Seat Belt Laws

When can a child start using a seat belt?

  • 8-17 years and over 20 pounds

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?

Yes