Child Passenger Safety Laws: Maine

Child Restraint Required

Under 2 yrs must use a rear-facing child safety seat 

Children 55 lbs. or less must ride in a rear or forward-facing child safety seat with a 5-point harness

Under 8 yrs, less than 80 lbs. and 4’ 9” must use a booster seat or child safety seat

Under 12 yrs should be in a back seat

Adult Safety Belt Permissible

Seat belt required for all passengers over 8 years old, 57” and 80 lbs 

State
Maine
Issue
Child Passenger Safety
Determinations
Child Restraint Required

Under 2 yrs must use a rear-facing child safety seat 

Children 55 lbs. or less must ride in a rear or forward-facing child safety seat with a 5-point harness

Under 8 yrs, less than 80 lbs. and 4’ 9” must use a booster seat or child safety seat

Under 12 yrs should be in a back seat

Adult Safety Belt Permissible

Seat Belt required for all passengers over 8 years old, 57” and 80 lbs