Legal Age to Use Booster Seat
U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Office of Defects Investigation Correspondence Research Division (NVS-216) Room W48-301 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE. Washington, DC 20590 Fax: 202-366-1767 Email: childseatregister@dot.gov There are many car seats on the market. Use the following information to select the type of car seat that best suits your child`s needs, or print NHTSA`s child car seat recommendations (PDF, 370 KB). Michigan Car Seat Act last revised/updated 10/10/2020 {A bill was considered to make changes to the law in 2017-2018, but it appears that it was not fully passed to become law at that time.} This brochure will help you better understand vehicle safety features, car seats and child safety in and around vehicles. This is the most up-to-date list of state car seat laws. Annual update so you can know the local car seat laws by state to maximize vehicle safety for your kids. Car Seat Finder is an easy-to-use tool that allows you to compare seats and ease of use to find the right car seat for your child. Simply enter your child`s age, height, and weight above, and you`ll get types of car seats that suit your child. Before you begin, make sure you know the four types of car seats and NHTSA`s recommendations for choosing the right type of seat for your child. New York State law requires all passengers seated in the front seat to wear seat belts. Children under the age of 16 must wear seat belts when in the front or rear seats.
Children under the age of four must board in safety seats. See the information above on the safety restraint systems required for children up to their 8th birthday. The penalty for seat belt or car seat violation is a fine of up to $50. If the violation applies to a person under the age of 16, the driver will receive a fine of up to $100 and three driver violation points on conviction. Used to secure the attachment of a car seat to the vehicle Car seats and pressure increases provide protection for infants and children in the event of an accident, but car accidents are one of the leading causes of death among children aged 1 to 13 years. That`s why it`s so important to choose and use the right car seat every time your child is sitting in the car. Follow these important steps to choose the right seat, install it correctly, and protect your child. California law requires all children under the age of two to ride in a rear-facing car seat unless the child weighs 40 pounds or more OR is 40 inches tall or more.
Click on your state on the map below to see your state`s car seat law. U.S. territorial laws and car seat laws for some popular international destinations follow the U.S. car seat laws listed below. Florida Car Seats Act Latest review/update 10/10/2020 (a 2019 bill to update the state`s Car Seat Act failed) Your child`s height is just as important as their weight in deciding if they are ready for a booster seat. You can only make the change safely if your child is at least 35 inches tall and can sit comfortably on the edge of the booster seat cushion with their back against the vehicle seat and knees. Alabama Car Seat Act latest revision / update 7/10/2020 The best way to decide if your child can safely ride in a seat belt booster seat or without a booster seat is to check the position of the seat belt. Does the seat belt rest in the middle of the chest and shoulder without cutting into the child`s neck? Can the child sit comfortably with his back against the seat and have his legs bent on the edge of the seat at knee level? Is the lap belt low and close to your child`s thighs? If so, that`s fine. Find car seats for your child by brand or search for details on a specific car seat model. Always read the instructions and information in the vehicle owner`s manual regarding the use of child seats or child restraint systems.
Make sure you install and use the seat or system correctly at all times. Never use a baby seat in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with a passenger airbag. Make sure other passengers use their seat belts. Safety seats and child restraint systems must be certified to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.