Car Seat Legislation

All 50 states including the District of Columbia have passed a child passenger safety seat law. Children who are younger than 4 years of age must be in a child passenger safety seat. State laws vary in their recommendations for children ages 4 to 8 years. Most laws promote optimal safety and the use of a belt-positioning booster seat until the child is big enough to use the vehicle’s lap and shoulder safety belt alone. Be aware of the laws that govern your state and those of the states you visit. Go to www.iihs.org/laws/state_laws/restrain2.html for a complete listing.

Click here to view the Booster Seat Laws Map.