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In passenger vehicles (cars, passenger trucks, RVs):

• The driver and all front-seat passengers must wear seat belts, one person per belt.


• Children less than 4 years old must be restrained in a child safety seat that meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.


• Children less than 4 years old who weigh more than 40 pounds may be restrained in a booster seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt.


• Children ages 4, 5, 6 and 7 must be properly restrained in an appropriate child restraint system that meets the child's height and weight recommendations according to the child restraint manufacturer. Depending on the size of the child, it may be a safety seat or a booster seat.


• Back seat passengers up to age 16 must be properly restrained, either in the appropriate child restraint system or by the seat belt if at least age seven.






• From: Give Kids A Boost