Alabama Car Seat and Booster Seat Laws
Rear-Facing Car Seat
Children under age 1 or children who weigh less than 20 pounds must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child safety seat.
Car Seat
Children ages 1 through 4 or who children who weigh 20 to 40 pounds must be in a forward-facing child safety seat.
Booster Seat
Children who are either over 40 pounds or at least 5 but not yet 6 must be in a booster seat.
Seat Belt
Children and youth ages 6 through 14 must be restrained in a seat belt.
Seating Position
Law states no preference.
Fines & Penalties
One point for first offense, two points for second and subsequent offenses.
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Source: "Child Passenger Safety Laws." Governors Highway Safety Association. Updated September 2011.
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