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State Car Seat Laws - Child Safety Seat and Seatbelt Laws by State

Each state in the U.S. has laws regarding car seat use for infants and toddlers. Click on the links below to find a synopsis of each state's child safety seat and seatbelt laws and links for more information. Though many states only require car seat use to age 4, child safety experts now recommend car seat or booster seat use until 80 pounds for optimal crash protection.

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Missouri Car Seat Laws
Missouri's child passenger safety and seat belt laws.

Kansas Car Seat Laws
Kansas's child passenger safety and seat belt laws.

Alaska Car Seat Laws
Alaska's child passenger safety and seat belt laws.

Alabama Car Seat Laws
Alabama's child passenger safety and seat belt laws.

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