CAR SEAT BASICS

Kids in the CarChild Passenger Safety Rules

  • Every person on every ride must use a car seat, booster seat or safety belt that’s right for his or her weight and height.
  • All children under age 13 ride in a back seat.
  • Know where the airbags are in your vehicles. They can be in the front seat, on the roofline or in a back seat. Some airbags can be turned off.
  • Follow manufacturers’ instructions for car seats, booster seats and vehicle safety at all times.
  • Do not allow your child to ride in vehicles where drivers or passengers do not use safety restraints.
  • Don’t share safety belts. Use one safety belt for each person in the car.
  • Weigh and measure children often to be sure they are using the right safety device.
  • Install car seats using a locked vehicle safety belt or LATCH system. Read labels and instructions to know how to do this.
  • Never use car seats purchased from yard sales, secondhand stores or flea markets.
  • Never let children ride on laps or in cargo areas or pickup truck beds.
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