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Alaska Car Seat Laws (2021): Current Laws & Safety Resources for Parents

January 15, 2021 by Sam Webster 4 Comments

A study that collected data from 2012 to 2016 on Alaskan roads found car-related injuries the second biggest cause of injuries in all age groups.

In the United States, motor vehicle traffic-related mortality rates are highest for African-American and American Indian/Alaskan Native children.

While these stats paint a gloomy picture, the state of Alaska has passed some laws to make this situation better. We will take a look at some of the laws here.  

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Alaska Car Seat Law:
Alaska Infant/Toddler car seat law:
Alaska Rear-facing Car Seat Law
Alaska Forward-facing Car Seat Law
Child Booster Seat Laws in Alaska
When Can My Child Sit in the Front Seat in Alaska?
Leaving Child in Car Law in Alaska
Is it Illegal to Smoke in a Car with a Child in Alaska?
Taxi Car Seat Law in Alaska
Places to Get Car Seat Help in Alaska
Good Car Seat Safety Videos for Alaskans
Resources for More Info on Alaska Car Seat Safety

Alaska Car Seat Law:

According to the section 28.05.095:

“A driver may not transport a child under the age of 16 in a motor vehicle unless the driver has provided the required safety device and properly secured each child as described in this subsection.”

A person convicted for violating this law may be fined up to $50. According to the law, it is also required that the violating person submit proof of acquisition of a safety device within 30 days.

Alaska Rear-facing Car Seat Law

The laws in Alaska requires that children less than one year of age or less than 20 pounds should be secured in a rear-facing seat

Alaska Forward-facing Car Seat Law

Children who are over 20 pounds should use forward-facing car seats until they reach the safety and height limit of the forward-facing car seat. Typically, these Children fall into 1 to 4 years of age group.

Child Booster Seat Laws in Alaska

Alaska Law requires children to use booster seat who:

  • Outgrown forward-facing car seat.
  • Over 4 years and less than 8 years of age.
  • Under 4’9” or less than 65 lbs.

When Can My Child Sit in the Front Seat in Alaska?

In Alaska, there is no age mentioned in law. Experts recommend that your child should sit in the front seat when the car seat belt fits them safely. For a safe fit, the seat belt has to lie snugly across the upper thighs, not the stomach.

Leaving Child in Car Law in Alaska

It is not illegal to leave a child alone in a car by law in Alaska.

Is it Illegal to Smoke in a Car with a Child in Alaska?

According to Alaska Admin. Code 10.1085, any vehicle that is being used for transporting children should be smoke-free.

Taxi Car Seat Law in Alaska

Taxis are required to follow Child Passenger Safety laws by law in Alaska. (Source)

Places to Get Car Seat Help in Alaska

  • Center for  Safe Alaskans
  • Alaska Child Passenger Safety Coalition Check-Up Locations
  • NHTSA Car Seat Inspection Directory
  • Monthly Clinics by Mat-Su Services for Children and Adults
  • Inspection Stations by Safe Kids Alaska

Good Car Seat Safety Videos for Alaskans

  • A Collection of Videos by Alaska Injury Prevention Center
  • Installing a Forward-Facing Child Restraint in an Aircraft

Phoenix Children's Hospital Car Seat Safety

How to Install a Car Seat

Resources for More Info on Alaska Car Seat Safety

  • Alaska Injury Prevention Center
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Sam Webster

With two kids of my own, I’m passionate about child safety! I’m a research nerd who’s on a mission to make the world a safer place for kids – starting with car seats!

To contact me directly please click here.

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Comments

  1. Mandi says

    February 17, 2020 at 8:34 pm

    Sam, thanks for reaching out to the Center for Safe Alaskans. I sent an email with some suggested edits for the Alaska page. I’m a CPS instructor in the state! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Sam Webster says

      February 17, 2020 at 9:05 pm

      Thanks, Mandi – I’ll be in touch!

      Reply
  2. Abbey says

    March 3, 2020 at 3:28 am

    HI Sam,

    It is Abbey From the Parenting Co.

    I have been trying to reply to your email but get a hosting / mail delivery error.

    I loved reading your article and congratulate you on the useful information and clear/simple way you have delivered it. We are very happy to be featured in the article.

    Kind regards

    Abbey

    Reply
    • Sam Webster says

      March 6, 2020 at 12:51 am

      Thanks so much, Abbey! Unfortunately we had a problem with our email – but it’s all fixed now!

      Reply

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