Child Restraint Required
Under 2 yrs (or until outgrows the top height or weight recommendations) in rear-facing child restraint
3 yrs or under unless over 40 lbs and no lap/shoulder belt available
4-7 yrs unless no lap/shoulder belt available
Adult Safety Belt Permissible
8 yrs and older must be restrained by a seatbelt
State
New York
Issue
Child Passenger Safety
Determinations
Child Restraint Required
Under 2 yrs (or until outgrows the top height or weight recommendations) in rear-facing child restraint
3 yrs or under unless over 40 lbs and no lap/shoulder belt available
4-7 yrs unless no lap/shoulder belt available
Adult Safety Belt Permissible
8 yrs and older must be restrained by a seatbelt