Walk It Through: The Car Seat
Rear facing to two, a booster from four, a belt that fits, and a fine waived on proof.
A parent wonders whether a toddler can face forward yet.
Two things a person in this spot might do. Picking one shows what the law says about it.
One family's car. The rear seat rule for air bags, the federal anchor rules, and children with special needs are not worked through here.
A practice walkthrough, not a prediction of how any real one will go. Legal information, not legal advice.
Words this turns on
Terms with a legal meaning that is narrower than the everyday one. Each links to the definition and the authority behind it.
- Booster seatThe seat, used with a safety belt, for a child who is at least four and past the forward facing seat's limit. A child who is at least nine, or past the booster's limit, moves to a safety belt that fits correctly.
- Petty misdemeanorAn offense that is not a crime, punishable by a fine of not more than $300.