Title 29-A, 2081 of the Maine Revised Statutes also handles child safety seat laws. All children who weigh less than 40 pounds must ride in approved child safety seats.

Unattended Children and Pets

Avoid leaving children and pets unattended in your vehicle. Besides the health risks of cold or hot weather, leaving them puts them at risk for kidnapping and tampering with the vehicle’s controls.

If you witness a child or pet unattended in another motor vehicle and feel immediate danger is present, call 911 and await instructions.