Child Passenger Safety Laws: New Jersey

Child Restraint Required

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

Under 4 yrs and under 40 lbs until height or weight limit reached in child safety seat

Under 8 yrs and shorter than 57" in forward-facing child safety seat or booster seat until height or weight limit reached in rear seat if available

Adult Safety Belt Permissible

8 yrs or older or over 57"

State
New Jersey
Issue
Child Passenger Safety
Determinations
Child Restraint Required

Under 2 yrs and under 30 lbs in rear-facing seat
Under 4 yrs and under 40 lbs until height or weight limit reached in child safety seat
Under 8 yrs and shorter than 57" in forward-facing child safety seat or booster seat until height or weight limit reached in rear seat, if available

Adult Safety Belt Permissible

8 yrs or older or over 57"