Child Passenger Safety Laws: Delaware

Child Restraint Required

7 yrs or under and under 66 lbs

Under 12 yrs and under 65" in rear seat

(effective 6/30/2024)

Under 2 yrs and under 30 lbs in rear-facing car seat

Under 4 yrs and under 40 lbs in child safety seat

Under 16 in booster seat following manufacturers instructions or seat belt

5'5" or less and under 12 yrs in rear seat

Adult Safety Belt Permissible

8-15 yrs or 66 lbs and over

Effective 6/30/2024, 4-16 yrs if exceeded height and weight limit of booster seat

State
Delaware
Issue
Child Passenger Safety
Determinations
Child Restraint Required

7 yrs or under and under 66 lbs Under 12 yrs and under 65' in rear seat
(effective 6/30/2024)
Under 2 yrs and under 30 lbs in rear-facing car seat
Under 4 yrs and under 40 lbs in child safety seat
Under 16 in booster seat following manufacturers instructions or seat belt
5'5" or less and under 12 yrs in rear seat

 

Adult Safety Belt Permissible

8-15 yrs or 66 lbs and over

Effective 6/30/2024, 4-16 yrs if exceeded height and weight limit of booster seat