Vermont Child Restraint Law


Child Passenger Safety Law

Vermont Law:

All infants, under 1 year old and less than 20 pounds, must ride rear-facing in an approved child restraint. Infant seats must not be placed in front of an active air bag.

All children up to the age of 8 must ride in an approved child restraint.

All children ages 8 to 18 must ride in an approved child restraint or safety belt system.

Recommended:

  • Rear facing until at least 2yrs. old, longer the better.
  • Stay in the backseat until 13 yrs old.
  • Stay in booster until seatbelt fits properly.
vt department of health child passenger safety program