Child Passenger Safety Laws: Connecticut

Child Restraint Required

Under 2 yrs or under 30 lbs in rear-facing child restraint 

2-4 yrs or 30-40 lbs in child restraint 

5-7 yrs or 40-60 lbs in child restraint or booster seat

Booster seats only with a lap and shoulder belt

Adult Safety Belt Permissible

8-15 years and 60 lbs or over

State
Connecticut
Issue
Child Passenger Safety
Determinations
Child Restraint Required

Under 2 yrs or under 30 lbs in rear-facing restraint system 2-4 yrs or 30-40 lbs in child restraint system 5-7 yrs or 40-60 lbs in child restraint or booster seat Booster seats only with a lap and shoulder belt

Adult Safety Belt Permissible

8-15 years and 60 lbs or over