Car Seat Safety Legislation Map

Not sure about your state's car seat safety laws? This map shows all states that have laws that require children older than 4 and/or weighing more than 40 pounds to be in a car seat.

Note: State legislation is constantly changing. Please refer to individual states’ legislative websites for further reference and clarification. Additional information is also available at Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Highway Loss Data Institute Website.

*District of Columbia requires children 7 years and younger to be in a child safety seat.