Child Car Safety Laws in Vermont

  • All kids under the age of one and all kids who weigh less than 20 pounds must ride in a rear-facing, federally-approved child safety seat.
  • All kids who weigh over 20 pounds and fall in between the ages of one and eight must ride in either a booster or a child safety seat.
  • Kids between the ages of eight and 15 must ride in a child passenger restraining system, or use a seat belt.