Child Passenger Safety Laws: New York

Child Restraint Required

Under 2 yrs (or until outgrows the top height or weight recommendations) in rear-facing child restraint

3 yrs or under unless over 40 lbs and no lap/shoulder belt available

4-7 yrs unless no lap/shoulder belt available

Adult Safety Belt Permissible

8 yrs and older must be restrained by a seatbelt

State
New York
Issue
Child Passenger Safety
Determinations
Child Restraint Required

Under 2 yrs (or until outgrows the top height or weight recommendations) in rear-facing child restraint

3 yrs or under unless over 40 lbs and no lap/shoulder belt available

4-7 yrs unless no lap/shoulder belt available

Adult Safety Belt Permissible

8 yrs and older must be restrained by a seatbelt