September 1: NJ Child/Infant Car Seat Safety Law Changes
New Jersey grandparents and parents: take note of the latest car seat safety law which takes effect September 1st.
- Children under 2 years and 30 pounds must be fastened in a rear-facing car seat with a five-point harness
- Children under 4 years and 40 pounds must remain in a rear-facing seat or a forward-facing seat with a five-point harness
- Children under 8 years and 57 inches can remain in rear-facing or forward-facing seat or transition to a booster seat
- Children must be secured in a car seat or booster seat in the back of the vehicle until age 8 or 80 pounds, whichever comes first
As a reminder, it’s NJ law for everyone in a vehicle–both front and back seat passengers–to wear safety belts. Wearing a seat belt, regardless of seating position, increases your chances of surviving a crash by as much as 75%.
For more information, visit the New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety website.
