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A quick guide to the current California Law regarding child car seats:

· Children under 2 years of age shall ride in a rear-facing car seat unless the child weighs 40 or more pounds OR is 40 or more inches tall. The child shall be secured in a manner that complies with the height and weight limits specified by the manufacturer of the car seat. (California Vehicle Code Section 27360.)
· Children under the age of 8 must be secured in a car seat or booster seat in the back seat.
· Children who are 8 years of age OR have reached 4’9” in height may be secured by a booster seat, but at a minimum must be secured by a safety belt. (California Vehicle Code Section 27363.)
· Passengers who are 16 years of age and over are subject to California's Mandatory Seat Belt law.

For further information please refer to the California Highway Patrol Manuel or click on
www.chp.ca.gov/Programs-Services/Programs/Child-Safety-Seats.