Child Passenger Safety Laws: New Mexico

Child Restraint Required

Under 1 yrs in rear-facing seat, in rear seat if available

1-4 yrs or under 40 lbs in child safety seat

5-6 yrs or under 60 lbs in booster seat

Adult Safety Belt Permissible

7-17 yrs

State
New Mexico
Issue
Child Passenger Safety
Determinations
Child Restraint Required

Under 1 yrs in rear-facing seat, in rear seat, if available
1-4 yrs or under 40 lbs in child safety seat
5-6 yrs or under 60 lbs in booster seat

Adult Safety Belt Permissible

7-17 yrs