Virginia Car Seat and Booster Seat Laws
Rear-Facing Car Seat
Children ages 7 and under must be in rear-facing devices in rear seat if possible.
Car Seat
Children ages 7 and under must be properly restrained in an appropriate child safety seat. They should be in rear-facing devices in the back seat if possible, and in the front seat only if the front passenger airbag is deactivated.
Booster Seat
Children ages 7 and under must be properly restrained in an appropriate child safety seat. They should be in rear-facing devices in the back seat if possible, and in the front seat only if the front passenger airbag is deactivated.
Seat Belt
- Ages 8 to 15 must be restrained regardless of seating position.
- Children 7 years and younger who are taller than 4′ 9".
- Children who weigh more than 40 pounds who are in a seating position where there is only a lap belt available.
Seating Position
Children in rear-facing devices must be in a rear seat if available. If not available, they may be placed in front only if the front passenger airbag is deactivated.
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Source: "Child Passenger Safety Laws." Governors Highway Safety Association. Updated September 2011.
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