• Children younger than age 4 to ride in a car seat in the rear seat (if the vehicle has a rear seat). If all available rear seats are occupied by children under 4, then a child under 4 may ride in a car seat in the front seat. A child in a rear-facing car seat may only ride in the front seat if the airbag is turned off.
• Children must be properly buckled in a car seat or booster seat until they are 8 years old or 4-feet-9-inches tall. Children must ride in a seat until they reach the age requirement or the height requirement, whichever comes first.

Recommendations:

• It is recommended that children 8 and older be placed in an age- and weight-appropriate child safety seat if the vehicle’s seat belt does not fit properly. All children ages 12 and under ride in a rear seat.
• Drivers, front-seat passengers regardless of age, and all passengers ages 8 through 15 are required to wear properly adjusted seat belts.

How to Choose the Right Car Seat:

• Using a car seat or booster seat that's right for your child’s age and size can help prevent injuries and fatalities caused by car crashes. Find important tips to help you choose the right seat and keep your child safe in the car at any age.

Heatstroke Prevention:

It is important to protect your kids and other loved ones from extreme heat.  It is never safe to leave a child unattended in a vehicle. Always remember to Look Before You Lock!