Connecticut Car Seat and Booster Seat Laws
Rear-Facing Car Seat
Children under age 1 or who weigh less than 20 pounds must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child safety seat.
Car Seat
Children under age 6 who weigh less than 60 pounds must be in proper safety seat.
Booster Seat
Children under age 6 who weigh less than 60 pounds must be in proper safety seat (booster seats can only be used in a seating position where there is a lap and shoulder belt available).
Seat Belt
Children ages 7 through 15 who weigh more than 60 pounds.
Seating Position
Law states no preference.
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