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

January 15, 2021 by Sam Webster 1 Comment

According to a study by Indiana University School of Medicine, from 1975 through 2011 nearly 9,900 children were saved thanks to a child restraint system!

Seat belts (and well-made car seats) work – make sure you’re following the law, for your little ones’ sake!

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Child Booster Seat Laws in Indiana
When Can My Child Sit in the Front Seat in Indiana?
Leaving Child in Car Law in Indiana
Is it Illegal to Smoke in a Car with a Child in Indiana?
Taxi Car Seat Law in Indiana
Indiana Law Car Seat - Replacement After Accident
Places to Get Car Seat Help in Indiana
Good Car Safety Videos for Hoosier Parents
Resources for More Info on Indiana Car Seat Safety

Indiana Car Seat Law

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Indiana has a set of rather limited laws when it comes to child restraint requirements. According to the law:

“A person who operates a motor vehicle in which there is a child less than eight (8) years of age who is not properly fastened and restrained according to the child restraint system manufacturer's instructions by a child restraint system commits a Class D infraction.”

Indiana Rear-facing Car Seat Law

Indiana law requires that children under the age of 12 months and 20 pounds must be restrained in a rear-facing car seat. This law is a minimum requirement; newer seats are coming with 40 lbs weight limit. It is recommended to keep children rear facing for as long as possible.

Indiana Forward-facing Car Seat Law

Children who are at least one year old and 20 pounds may be restrained in a forward-facing car seat. According to Indiana State Police, you should use a forward-facing seat until your child is at least 40 pounds. The car seat should be federally approved with a harness system.

Child Booster Seat Laws in Indiana

Indiana law says that all children under the age of eight must travel in a proper restraint system that is suitable for their height and weight. Children at least 30 lbs. may use a booster seat, but the Indiana government encourages parents to keep their children restrained in a forward-facing seat until at least 40 lbs.

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

Experts recommend that your child should travel in the back seat until the age of 13. The back seat is the safest place for your child and tries to keep them there for as long as possible.

Leaving Child in Car Law in Indiana

Indiana has no laws regarding leaving the children in the car unattended.

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

Indiana is trying to make it illegal to smoke with a child passenger in the car.

Taxi Car Seat Law in Indiana

Taxis are not required to follow the Indiana child restraint laws.

Indiana Law Car Seat - Replacement After Accident

Indiana has no clear laws on car seat replacement in case of an accident. You can refer to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s guideline for more information.

Places to Get Car Seat Help in Indiana

  • Child Safety Seat Inspection Stations Directory (Select your county at the end of the page)
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  •  City of Garrett Car Seat Installation
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Good Car Safety Videos for Hoosier Parents

Safe Kids Worldwide: How to secure your car seat

The Inch Test 

Rear-Facing Seat with a Seat Belt 

Rear-Facing Convertible with Seat Belt

High-Back Booster Seat

Using a Backless Booster Seat

When a Child Can Move Out of a Booster Seat

How Long Should a Child Stay in a Booster Seat

Infant car seat installation

Cincinnati Children's How to Install a Car Seat

Resources for More Info on Indiana Car Seat Safety

  • Indiana Criminal Justice Institute guideline
  • Indiana Child Passenger Law
  • Safety Tips
  •  The USAA Educational Foundation Guide on installing child safety seats
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  • The city of Greencastle Guide on Child Safety on the road
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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!

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  1. Jimmi says

    May 11, 2020 at 8:12 pm

    For some reason I’ve always thought there was a height/weight requirement as well as age. Is there anything being left out here? Is rather not get a ticket for improper cold restraint.

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