Child Passenger Safety Laws: Wisconsin

Child Restraint Required

Under 1 yrs or under 20 lbs in rear-facing child restraint

1-3 yrs and 20-40 lbs must be in either a rear- or forward-facing child restraint

4-7 yrs and 40-80 lbs and under 57" tall must be in either rear- or forward-facing child restraint or booster seat

Under 4 years and less than 40 lbs, or if the child is in a rear-or forward-facing child restraint, they must be in a rear seat if available

Adult Safety Belt Permissible

8 yrs or over or more than 80 lbs or taller than 57"

State
Wisconsin
Issue
Child Passenger Safety
Determinations
Child Restraint Required

Under 1 yr or under 20 lbs in rear-facing child restraint 
1-3 yrs and 20-40 lbs must be in either a rear- or forward-facing child restraint 
4-7 yrs and 40-80 lbs and under 57" tall must be in either a rear- or forward-facing child restraint or a booster seat
Under 4 years and less than 40 lbs, or if the child is in a rear- or forward-facing child restraint, they mist be in the rear vehicle seat, if available

Adult Safety Belt Permissible

8 yrs or older or more than 80 lbs or taller than 57"