What is the age and weight requirements for car seats in California?

According to California State Law, children must be seated in the rear seat of a vehicle in an appropriate car seat or booster seat until they are 8 years old or 4’9″ tall. Children must remain in a rear facing car seat until they weigh 40 pounds or more or are at least 40 inches tall.

What is the weight requirement for a booster seat in California?

40 pounds
California’s law for booster seats requires children to ride in a booster seat (or harnessed car seat) until they reach 8 years old OR 4’9″. Be sure to follow manufacturer minimum and maximum size requirements for your booster seat – most manufacturers now require a minimum of 4 years old, 40″ tall and 40 pounds.

When can I stop using car seat for my child California?

8 years of
Current California Law: ​Children under the age of 8 must be secured in a car seat or booster seat in the back seat. Children who are 8 years of age OR have reached 4’9” in height may be secured by a booster seat, but at a minimum must be secured by a safety belt.

When can children use a booster seat?

4 years until 12 years. Using a high back booster seat instead of only a booster cushion ensures that your child is provided with a side impact protection during the whole period of use.

Can a 4 year old use a booster seat?

CHILD CAR SEATS/BOOSTER SEATS 4 years until 12 years. Using a high back booster seat instead of only a booster cushion ensures that your child is provided with a side impact protection during the whole period of use.

What are the car seat laws in California?

Child Safety Seats. Children under the age of 8 must be secured in a car seat or booster seat in the back seat. Children who are 8 years of age OR have reached 4’9” in height may be secured by a booster seat, but at a minimum must be secured by a safety belt. (California Vehicle Code Section 27363.) Passengers who are 16 years…

What is the legal age for a child to wear a seat?

Children who are 8 years of age OR have reached 4’9” in height may be secured by a booster seat, but at a minimum must be secured by a safety belt. (California Vehicle Code Section 27363.) Passengers who are 16 years of age and over are subject to California’s Mandatory Seat Belt law.

What are the safest car seats to buy in California?

Some of the top-selling and safest car seats in CA include the Britax Advocate ClickTight, the Clek fllo and the Combi Coccoro. These brand-name models have great vehicle road-test reports and customer ratings and competitive prices. However, drivers and parents are encouraged to evaluate the quality of a child restraint device themselves.