Child Passenger Safety Laws: Minnesota

Child Restraint Required

At least 2 yrs in a rear-facing child safety seat until outgrows the seat by height or weight
At least 2 yrs in forward-facing child safety seat if rear-facing seat it too small by height or weight
4-8 yrs in booster seat if outgrown forward-facing harness seat by height or weight
Under 13 in rear seat if possible
* If a child can be placed in more than one category, then the child must be placed in the more protective category. 
 

Adult Safety Belt Permissible

At least 9 yrs  and fits in an adult seat belt correctly 
Under 13 in rear seat if possible

State
Minnesota
Issue
Child Passenger Safety
Determinations
Child Restraint Required

At least 2 yrs in a rear-facing child safety seat until outgrows the seat by height or weight
At least 2 yrs in forward-facing child safety seat if rear-facing seat it too small by height or weight
4-8 yrs in booster seat if outgrown forward-facing harness seat by height or weight
Under 13 in rear seat if possible
* If a child can be placed in more than one category, then the child must be placed in the more protective category. 

 

Adult Safety Belt Permissible

At least 9 yrs  and fits in an adult seat belt correctly 
Under 13 in rear seat if possible