What is the legal age for a toddler?

Question

I was wondering when does the law say your toddler doesn't need a car seat anymore?

I am in california.

Thanks for any help.

Answer 1

most places it is 48 inches or 55 lbs.

Answer 2

well the law here is they have to be in a car seat/ booster seat until they are like 8 years old.

Answer 3

You'll have to look up your states local car seat laws.  That being said, ALL toddlers should still be in some form of car seat.  Either a 5 point harness car seat or a high back booster depending on height and weight.

*California state law is that the child must be in an approved child safety seat to either the age of 6 or 60+ pounds.  If your child does not meet either of those requirements, then they MUST still be in a safety seat.

Answer 4

Where I live, in Missouri, the law says they must be in a car seat until they are 8 years old or 80 lbs. whichever comes first. I think that a booster seat should be used until they are eight and that they should stay in the backseat until they are teens because it's been shown the safest place and safety is the most important thing when it comes to your kids. You wouldn't want to get in an accident and lose your child and wonder what might have been if they'd been properly fastened. You should try looking up California motor vehicle laws to see the regulations in your state. Good luck!

Answer 5

hey im in cali too and they have to be in a car seat until they're 4'9" or 70lbs which ever comes 1st or do you mean when they can move from a car seat to a booster seat then they have to be 40lbs i believe

Answer 6

toddlers can not be out of car seats they have to have car seats or booster seats until they are 8

Answer 7

Go to this site.

http://www.inventiveparent.com/state-law...

Answer 8

6 years or 60 pounds is required, but 8 years or 80 pounds is recommended.

Answer 9

Id call the dmv in your area >>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzeh_7kqJ...

Answer 10

Until they are about 7 or weigh more than 55 lbs.

Answer 11

I know the NC law is up to 4'9".