California Vehicle Code section 27360(a) - a parent, legal guardian, or driver shall not transport on a highway in a motor vehicle, a child or ward who is under eight years of age, without properly securing that child in a rear seat in an appropriate child passenger restraint system meeting applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards.
What types of Safety Seats Should You Use?
1.
Rear-facing-only
seat:
Fits until baby reaches maximum
weight 22-35 lbs or head close to top edge
2.
Convertible
safety seat:
Fits up to 30-45 lbs. rear facing, 40-85 lbs.
forward facing. Rear facing is required
until age one, recommended until age 2.
3.
Forward-facing-only:
Most fit from 30 lbs. up to 40-90
lbs. Child must be at least age one
(recommended age 2). Harness-only
restraint systems may be used.
4.
Safety
Booster Seat:
For children who outgrow safety seats with a
harness. Most children need a booster
from about age 3 until at least age 10-12 for proper belt fit. Remember, the seatbelt must form around the
hips, not the stomach.
If you cannot afford or you have questions on
how to install a safety seat, there are many distribution and training centers
in Southern California that will assist you, free of charge. To determine the closest center, you can contact
(800) 745-SAFE (English), or (800) 747-SANO (Spanish). You can also access the list through the link
at the bottom of this page or contact your nearest police department.
Barry Miller
Officer Barry Miller
Arcadia Police Department
Traffic Bureau Officer
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