How important is your child’s safety?  If you’re like most parents, it’s probably one of your top priorities.  Everyday activities like swimming in the pool, running around the house, and riding in the car can be dangerous, but they don’t always have to be.

With enhanced safety due to your help, you can help protect your child from the everyday dangers.  You can start this by checking out your state’s car seat laws.  This is very important for a number of reasons.  Not only can you help keep your child safer in the car, but you can also avoid getting traffic violations, fines and even points on your record if you follow these laws. 

Aren’t familiar with your state’s car seat laws?  Continue reading below to learn them now.

California Car Seat Laws:

• If your child is 5 years or younger, or they weigh less than 60 lbs, they must remain in a child car seat.
• Also, if your child is between the ages of 6-15, and weighs 60 lbs, they must be restrained by a safety belt.
• If your child is 5 years or younger, or weighs less than 60 lbs, they must be in the back seat of the car.  Air bags can be very dangerous in young children.
• If you fail to follow these laws, it may result in a fine of up to $100 for the first offense.

NOTES:

• Always keep your baby rear-facing until you get permission from their pediatrician to face them forward-facing.
• Never buy a used car seat.  These can be expired, recalled or could have been in an accident.
• Always make sure your child’s seat is installed properly, 3/4 aren’t, therefore you should really look out for this issue.
• Make sure your child always meets the requirements for the seat – weight, height and age all play a factor.

This is just a brief summary for California’s car seat laws.  Car seat laws vary from state to state and can change over the years, so keep up with this very important information!