Child Restraint Required
Under 2 yrs or until height or weight limit reached in rear-facing seat
2-8 yrs in forward-facing child safety seat or in booster seat secured by lap/shoulder belt (lap belt alone is not permissible)
7 yrs or under in rear seat if available
Adult Safety Belt Permissible
8 yrs and at least 57" if child can be properly secured by adult belt
State
South Carolina
Issue
Child Passenger Safety
Determinations
Child Restraint Required
Under 2 yrs or until height or weight limit reached in rear-facing seat
2-8 yrs in forward-facing child safety seat or in booster seat secured by lap/shoulder belt (lap belt alone is not permissible)
7 yrs or under in rear seat if available
Adult Safety Belt Permissible
7 yrs or under and 80 lbs or over or 57" or taller 8-17 yrs