- Under 2 years in a rear-facing child restraint until the reaching manufacturer's weight or height limits (eff: 01/01/20)
- Under 3 years who are not required to be rear-facing must be secured in a forward-facing child restraint system with a harness until reaching manufacturer's weight or height limits (eff:01/01/20)
- Older than 4 years and under 57 inches in a booster seat (eff: 01/01/20)
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Washington
Child Passenger Safety and Seat Belt Laws
Washington

Child Passenger Safety Laws
When is a child restraint required?
What is the maximum fine for a first car seat violation?
- $124.00
When must a child sit in the rear seat?
- 12 years and younger must be in rear seat if practical
Seat Belt Laws
When can a child start using a seat belt?
- Under 16 years and over 57 inches; 4 years and older if in a seating position where only a lap belt available (eff: 01/01/20)
Who is covered by the seat belt law?
- Riders over 8 or over 57 inches
In what seats does the seat belt law apply?
- All
What is the maximum fine for a first seat belt violation?
- $124.00
Heatstroke
Does law give immunity to person rescuing child in hot car?
No