Car Seat Rules

Selecting the right car seat will give your child the best possible protection in the event of a crash and you re also risking a 500 fine if you re caught using an unsuitable or incorrectly fitted car seat.
Car seat rules. Booster seat laws. Car seat until at least 18 kg 40 lb or six years old. The rules for child car seats and booster seats height weight age type of vehicle car minibus licensed taxi child car seats. When a child can travel without a car seat gov uk.
Children under 2 years of age shall ride in a rear facing car seat unless the child weighs 40 or more pounds or is 40 or more inches tall. All children must be safely fastened in the correct child car seat for their age and size. That s why it s so important to choose and use the right car seat correctly every time your child is in the car. No booster seat law.
California vehicle code section 27360. Uk car seat law. Uk law states that children must use a child car seat until they re 12 years old or 135cm 4ft 5in tall whichever comes first. However safety experts recommend that you use a child car seat for all children under 150cm 4ft 11in.
Car seats and boosters provide protection for infants and children in a crash yet car crashes are a leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 13. Updated in 2019 new york law states that all children under the age of 2 must use a rear facing car seat and children must ride in an appropriate car seat or booster seat until they reach their 8th birthday. The rules for child car seats and booster seats height weight age type of vehicle car minibus licensed taxi. The child shall be secured in a manner that complies with the height and weight limits specified by the manufacturer of the car seat.
Children under age four should be properly secured in a child restraint that is secured to the vehicle with a seat belt or latch system. Louisiana car seat law last checked updated 7 2 2019 new state car seat law goes into effect august 1 2019 maine mrs 2081 children under 2 years of age shall be properly secured in a rear facing child restraint system or convertible child restraint in a rear facing position in accordance with the manufacturer s and vehicle. Follow these important steps to choose the right seat install it correctly and keep your child safe. Laws were updated back in march of last year but still not everyone is aware.
Correct child car seats for children s age and size. Rear face until at least one year and 9kg 20 lb.