New Mexico Car Seat and Booster Seat Laws
Rear-Facing Car Seat
Children less than 1 year of age must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child safety seat in the back seat when possible.
Car Seat
Children ages 1 through 4 years or who weigh less than 40 pounds must be in a child safety seat.
Booster Seat
- Children ages 1 through 4 years or who weigh less than 40 pounds must be in a child safety seat.
- Children ages 5 through 6 or who weigh less than 60 pounds must be in a booster seat.
Seat Belt
Children ages 7 through 17 must use a seat belt.
Seating Position
Children less than 1 year of age must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child safety seat in the back seat when possible.
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