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Child Safety Seat Info

Child Safety SeatChild Seats are vital (and required) to insure the safety of your children. The following information outlines Child Seat requirements:

  1. Rear Facing Seats - Should be installed in the back seat of the vehicle.
    Weight requirement: up to 20 lbs AND 1 year of age
  2. Forward Facing Toddler Seats - Should be installed in the back seat of the vehicle. Weight requirement: 20-40 lbs up to the age of 4 (Please check car seat for specific weight and height requirements)
  3. Booster Seats - Installed in the back seat of the vehicle. Age/height requirement: about 4-8 years old, unless they are over 4'9"
  4. Safety Belts - Ages 8 and older or taller than 4'9"

ALL CHILDREN SHOULD RIDE IN THE BACK SEAT UNTIL OVER THE AGE OF 12

ARS 28-907. Child passenger restraint system; A person shall not operate a motor vehicle on the highways in this state when transporting a child who is under five years of age unless that child is properly secured in a child passenger restraint system.
 
Any additional questions about car seats or if you need assistance installing a car seat, please contact Officer Campbell.

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