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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