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

January 15, 2021 by Sam Webster Leave a Comment

Did you know that in 2017, seat belt usage in Mississippi was at 78.8%, while the national average was 89.6%?

In 2015, seat belts saved the lives of 266 passengers in Mississippi, and 121 more lives could have been saved if everyone followed car seat safety laws.

Make sure to buckle up – for your safety and your kids!

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Mississippi Car Seat Law
Mississippi Rear-facing Car Seat Law
Mississippi Forward-facing Car Seat Law
Child Booster Seat Laws in Mississippi
When Can My Child Sit in the Front Seat in Mississippi?
Leaving Child in Car Law in Mississippi
Is it Illegal to Smoke in a Car with a Child in Mississippi?
Taxi Car Seat Law in Mississippi
Places to Get Car Seat Help in Mississippi
Good Car Seat Videos for Mississippian Parents
Resources for More Info on Car Seat Safety in Mississippi

Mississippi Car Seat Law

Section 63-7-301 of Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulations deals with Child Passenger Restraints:

“Every person transporting a child under the age of four (4) years in a passenger motor vehicle, and operated on a public roadway, street or highway within this state, shall provide for the protection of the child by properly using a child passenger restraint device or system meeting applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards.”

A fine of $25 will be imposed for violating this law.

Mississippi Rear-facing Car Seat Law

Mississippi law doesn’t specifically mention the usage of the rear-facing car seat but instead require the use of child safety “device or system“. According to experts, for children under 2 years old, this device or system is rear-facing car seat.

Mississippi Forward-facing Car Seat Law

After outgrowing the rear-facing seat, children should travel in forward-facing seats. Forward-facing seats must be used until the child outgrows the seat, and is ready to move to a booster seat.

Child Booster Seat Laws in Mississippi

Children who are between the age of 4 to 7 are required by law to use booster seats. According to law, a booster seat must be used if the child is under 4 feet 9-inch height and weigh less than 65 pounds.

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

Mississippi law doesn’t mention any age when your child can sit in the front seat. However, By the law, you can’t place a rear-facing car seat in the front seat. For children, it is recommended by the experts to have them in the front seat after they have outgrown the booster seat and the adult seat belt fits them perfectly.

Leaving Child in Car Law in Mississippi

There are currently no laws regarding leaving children alone in a vehicle.

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

Mississippi is trying to make it illegal – a bill presented failed to pass last year – so, as of now, it is not illegal to smoke in a vehicle with a child.

Taxi Car Seat Law in Mississippi

Child Restraint Laws in Mississippi are unclear whether taxis are supposed to follow these laws.

Places to Get Car Seat Help in Mississippi

Here are some resources that can help you with the car seat inspection and provide you further help.

  • CPS Technician Search: Find a CPS Technician
  • NHTSA car seat inspection Center
  • Safe Kids Mississippi Stations
  • City of Madison Car Seat Installation or contact Lisa
  • Elwood Child Safety Seat Inspection
  • Call Mallory Community Health Center’s Vanessa at 601-855-5275
  • Columbus Fire & Rescue Public Relations and Education
  • City of Yazoo fire department car seat installation and CPR/ First Aid training
  • University of Mississippi Medical Center Child Car Seat Installation

Good Car Seat Videos for Mississippian Parents

The Inch Test

Car Seat Safety

Child Passenger Safety - 5 Step Test

How to Install a Car Seat

How to secure your car seat

Infant car seat installation

Rear-Facing Seat with a Seat Belt

Rear-Facing Convertible with Seat Belt

High-Back Booster Seat

Using a Backless Booster Seat

Is it time to move from a booster to a seat belt?

Resources for More Info on Car Seat Safety in Mississippi

  • Mississippi State Department of Health Car Safety Seat Recommendations
  • A comprehensive guide on children safety from healthychildren.org
  • Mississippi State University Car Seat Safety
  • Kids Health Car Seat Safety
  • Car Seats: Information for Families
  • American Automobile Association Car Seat Guide
  • Car seat safety: Avoid 9 common mistakes
  • American Academy of Pediatrics Car Seat Recommendations
  • Why Car Seats Matter
  • CDC’s Child Passenger Safety
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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