Child Passenger Safety Laws: Tennessee

Child Restraint Required

Under 1 yr or 20 lbs or less in rear-facing child safety seat, following manufacturer instructions

1-3 yrs and over 20 lbs in harnessed child safety seat, following manufacturer instructions

4-9 yrs and shorter than 4'9" in booster seat, following manufacturer instructions (until 9th birthday)

9 yrs or younger and taller than 4'9", seat belt and in rear seat if available

Rear seat recommended for 9-12 yrs

Adult Safety Belt Permissible

9 yrs and older if over 4'9"

State
Tennessee
Issue
Child Passenger Safety
Determinations
Child Restraint Required

Under 1 yr or 20 lbs or less in rear-facing child safety seat, following manufacturer instructions

1-3 yrs and over 20 lbs in harnessed child safety seat, following manufacturer instructions

4-9 yrs and shorter than 4'9" in booster seat, following manufacturer instructions (until 9th birthday)

9 yrs or younger and taller than 4'9", seat belt and in rear seat if available

Rear seat recommended for 9-12 yrs

Adult Safety Belt Permissible

9 yrs and older if taller than 4'9"