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

January 15, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

Here’s a little good news: on average, people of Maryland use seat belts more than the national average!

Let’s keep that good news going – and out little ones safe - by following state car seat laws.

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

Maryland Infant/Toddler Car Seat Law

Maryland law requires that children under 8 years old and shorter than 4’9” travel in a secure child restraint system. For children under 2 years old, this system would the rear-facing seat. You should always keep your children in the rear-facing as long as they fall within the height and weight limit of the seat announced by the seat manufacturer. Some newer rear-facing car seats are designed to accommodate children until they are 40 pounds.

Maryland forward-facing Car Seat Law

When a child exceeds the rear-facing seat’s height and weight limit, you can graduate them to forward-facing. It’s worth noting that forward-facing seat is a step back in terms of safety. 

Child Booster Seat Laws in Maryland

As mentioned earlier, the law requires children under 8 years old and 4’9” travel in a secure seat. After the child has outgrown the forward-facing seat, they will travel in a booster seat. By law, a child who is four-foot, nine-inches or taller is exempt from the child safety seat requirement, however, you should keep using the booster seat until the seat belt is a secure fit.

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

Maryland law doesn’t stop children from traveling in the front seat. However, you can’t use the front seat with the rear-facing seat with the airbags activated. It can prove fatal for the children.

Leaving Child in Car Law in Maryland

It is illegal to leave a child younger than 8 years in a vehicle unattended.

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

Maryland has made it illegal to smoke in a vehicle with children in it.

Taxi Car Seat Law in Maryland

Maryland is one of those states that allows taxis exemption from these laws.

Maryland Law Car Seat - Replacement After Accident

Maryland law requires you to follow the manufacturer’s instructions in case of an accident. It doesn’t have laws that would make it mandatory to replace car seat in case of an accident.

Places to Get Car Seat Help in Maryland

  • Maryland Department of Health Car Seat Inspection
  • NHTSA car seat inspection Center
  • CPS Technician Search: Find a CPS Technician
  • University of Maryland Children’s Hospital Child Passenger Safety
  • Anne Arundel County Child Safety Seats Inspection
  • Fredrick County Child Safety Seat Program
  • St. Mary's County Child Safety Seats inspection
  • The MWPH Car Seat Installation and Injury Prevention Program
  • Garrett County Child Safety Seat Assistance Program
  • Calvert County Child Safety Seats Inspection
  • Fitzgerald Auto Malls Child Car Seat Inspection Info
  • Contact Michael at Maryland State Police at 410-267-5800
  •  PCO Greene & Cpl Ramirez @ Bladensburg Police Department at 301-864-6080
  • University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health - call HealthLink to register at 1-800-515-0044. They host the car seat events every second Saturday from 8-12. April-September are in Pavilion II parking garage- top floor at the hospital. October-March are hosted at Hart to Heart in Forest Hill because of weather.
  • University of Maryland Medical Center’s Samantha at - 410-328-6335
  • DES and Grasonville Vol Fire Dept to hold Car Seat Check

Good Car Seat Videos for Marylander Parents

Car Seat Safety by Age: Infants in Rear-facing Seats

Rear-Facing Seat with a Seat Belt

Rear-Facing Convertible with Seat Belt

High-Back Booster Seat

Using a Backless Booster Seat

How to secure your car seat

Do I have to? - Booster Seat PSA

Counterfeit Car Seats

Resources for More Info on Maryland Car Seat Safety

  • Maryland Department of Health’s comprehensive guide on child safety
  • AAP Recommendations on Car Seats for Children
  • NHTSA’s Guide for Parents and Caregivers
  • Top 5 Things to Do
  • Premature Babies and Babies with Medical Conditions
  • Surprising Dangers of Infant Car Seats
  • Booster Seat Guide
  • CDC Child Passenger Safety
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