Child Passenger Safety Laws: Vermont

Child Restraint Required

Younger than 2 in a rear-facing child restraint. 
Ages 2 through 4 (until 5) in a rear- or forward-facing child restraint. Children must remain in a federally approved forward-facing child restraint with harnesses until the child reaches the weight or height limit as set by the manufacturer.
Ages 5 through 7 (until 8) in a child restraint or booster

Adult Safety Belt Permissible

8-17 yrs

State
Vermont
Issue
Child Passenger Safety
Determinations
Child Restraint Required

Younger than 2 in a rear-facing child restraint. 
Ages 2 through 4 (until 5) in a rear- or forward-facing child restraint. Children must remain in a federally approved forward-facing child restraint with harnesses until the child reaches the weight or height limit as set by the manufacturer.
Ages 5 through 7 (until 8) in a child restraint or booster

Adult Safety Belt Permissible

8-17 yrs