Child Passenger Safety Laws: Alabama

Child Restraint Required

Child Restraint Required
Up to 1 year old or 20 pounds must use a rear-facing seat
1 year or 20 pounds to 5 years or 40 pounds in a forward-facing seat
At least 5 years or 40 pounds to use a booster seat.
Booster seats until the child is six years of age.
 

Adult Safety Belt Permissible

6-14 years

State
Alabama
Issue
Child Passenger Safety
Determinations
Child Restraint Required

Up to 1 year old or 20 pounds must use a rear-facing seat
1 year or 20 pounds to 5 years or 40 pounds in a forward-facing seat
At least 5 years or 40 pounds to use a booster seat.
Booster seats until the child is six years of age.
 

Adult Safety Belt Permissible

6-14 years