Iowa 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
- Infants under age 1 or children less than 20 pounds must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child safety seat.
- Children through age 5 must be in a proper child safety seat.
Booster Seat
- Children ages 1 to 5 must be in a proper child safety seat.
- Children ages 6 through 17 must be in a child safety seat or safety belt.
Seat Belt
All children ages 6 through 17 must use a safety belt.
Seating Position
Law states no preference.
Fines & Penalties
The fine for a violation is $100.
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Source: "Child Passenger Safety Laws." Governors Highway Safety Association. Updated September 2011.
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All of our lawyers are licensed to practice in the state of Pennsylvania. We also have lawyers licensed to practice in Ohio, and West Virginia and we associate with experienced attorneys in other states.
The materials at this web site have been prepared by our Law Firm for information purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice or legal opinion on any specific facts or circumstances. These materials do not, and are not, intended to constitute legal advice. Readers should not act upon this information without seeking professional counsel. The information provided at this site is subject to change without notice. Although we try to keep our site current and accurate, you should not rely on this information or its applicability to any specific circumstances without speaking with an attorney.