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If you’d like to check what your state’s laws are, check out this resource.IMPORTANT UPDATE (haga clic aquí para español) All children under the age of 16 must be properly restrained either by using a seat belt or a child restraint system, which includes a booster seat.Indiana law requires all children under the age of 8 to use a child restraint system in accordance with the child restraint system manufacturer's instruction, which is based upon the child's height and weight.All children over 7 years of age or over 57 inches tall must be secured in a seat belt.Any child, who is under 7 years of age and is between 40-57 inches tall, must be in a booster seat.Any child less than 40 inches tall must be in a child and/or infant seat.All children younger than 13 years of age should be restrained in the rear seats of vehicles for optimal protection.It is recommended that children who may be 8, but less than 4 feet 9 inches in height remain in a booster seat until the seat belt fits properly.Any child, who is less than 8 years of age, or less than 4 feet 9 inches in height, must be properly secured in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions in a booster seat that meets federal motor vehicle safety standards.Any child, either less than 40 pounds, or less than 4 years old, must be properly secured in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions in a child safety seat that meets federal motor vehicle safety standards.
Certified technicians inspect and help families install car seats. The inspection stations are sponsored by the Montgomery County Fire Rescue and SAFE KIDS Montgomery County.