Virginia Car Seat and Booster Seat Laws

Rear-Facing Car Seat

Law states no preference

Car Seat

Children ages 7 and under must be properly restrained in an appropriate child safety seat.

Booster Seat

Children ages 7 and under must be properly restrained in an appropriate child safety seat.

Seat Belt

• Ages 15 and under 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. Iif not available, they may be placed in front only if the front passenger airbag is deactivated.