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