West Virginia Car Seat and Booster Seat Laws
Rear-Facing Car Seat
Law states no preference.
Car Seat
Infants through children age 7 who are under 4' 9" must be properly restrained in an appropriate child safety seat.
Booster Seat
Infants through children age 7 who are under 4' 9" must be properly restrained in an appropriate child safety seat.
Seat Belt
- Children ages 7 and under who are at least 4' 9" can be restrained by a safety belt.
- Children ages 15 and under must be restrained.
Seating Position
Law states no preference.
Fines & Penalties
Minimum fine for first offense is $10, maximum fine is $20.
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Source: "Child Passenger Safety Laws." Governors Highway Safety Association. Updated September 2011.
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