Child Passenger Safety Laws: Colorado

Child Restraint Required

Under 2 yr and under 40 lbs in rear-facing child restraint

More than 40 lbs may ride forward-facing; 2-3 years and at least 20 pounds may ride in either a rear or forward-facing child restraint

4-8 years and at least 40 lbs in child restraint or booster (effective 01/01/25)

8 and younger must be in the rear seat if available (effective 01/01/25)

Adult Safety Belt Permissible

9-17 yrs (effective 01/01/25)

State
Colorado
Issue
Child Passenger Safety
Determinations
Child Restraint Required

Under 2 yr and under 40 lbs in rear-facing child restraint
More than 40 lbs may ride forward-facing; 2-3 years and at least 20 pounds may ride in either a rear or forward-facing child restraint
4-8 years and at least 40 lbs in child restraint or booster (effective 01/01/25)
8 and younger must be in the rear seat if available (effective 01/01/25)

Adult Safety Belt Permissible

9-17 yrs (effective 01/01/25)