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Booster Seats
All children four years of age or older must be restrained in a booster seat until they are eight years of age. Once your child reaches eight years of age, they are no longer required to ride in a booster seat, regardless of height or weight.
An exception is if a child reaches 80 pounds or 4' 9" prior to their eighth birthday. In that case, they should be restrained in a lap and shoulder belt.
| Occupant's Age |
In Front Seat |
In Rear Seat |
|---|---|---|
| Under 4 years | Must be in a child car seat | Must be in a child car seat |
| 4 - 8 years | In child car seat or safety belt | In child car seat or safety belt |
| 8 - 15 years | In safety belt (or driver receives citation) | In safety belt |
| 16 years and older | In safety belt (or each violator receives citation) | In safety belt |
Booster Seats
All children four years of age or older must be restrained in a booster seat until they are eight years of age. Once your child reaches eight years of age, they are no longer required to ride in a booster seat, regardless of height or weight.
An exception is if a child reaches 80 pounds or 4' 9" prior to their eighth birthday. In that case, they should be restrained in a lap and shoulder belt.