Nebraskans are doing a great job of buckling up their kids. According to the state of Nebraska, 98% of children under the age of 6 were secured in a child restraint system in 2016!
But things are a little less rosy as children grow older: in 2015, 590 children between the age of 10-14 were injured in traffic accidents.
So buckle up and keep your kids safe! We’ve got some info on this page to help you do just that.
Nebraska Rear-facing Car Seat Law
According to a law that became effective January 1, 2019, all children must travel in rear-facing seats until they are 2 years old or they reach the weight limit set by the seat manufacturer.
Nebraska Forward-facing Car Seat Law
After reaching the weight and height limit for rear-facing seats, prescribed by the seat manufacturer, and before they are ready for the booster seat, children can graduate to a forward-facing seat.
Child Booster Seat Laws in Nebraska
Children between the ages of eight and eighteen must use a booster seat or wear a seat belt. Kids who weigh 80 pounds and stand 4'9" tall are usually ready to travel with a seat belt.
When Can My Child Sit in the Front Seat in Nebraska?
All children under the age of eight must travel in the rear seat, according to Nebraska law. However, if there is no back seat with a seat belt or if all of the back seats are occupied by other youngsters, they can ride in the front seat.
Leaving Child in Car Law in Nebraska
In Nebraska, It is illegal to leave a child under the age of 6 unattended in a vehicle.
Is it Illegal to Smoke in a Car with a Child in Nebraska?
There is no law regarding smoking in a car with a child.
Taxi Car Seat Law in Nebraska
Nebraska law aren’t clear if taxis are supposed to follow these laws.
Nebraska Law Car Seat - Replacement After Accident
There are no laws for car seat replacement in case of an accident in Nebraska. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t other places to get help from. Here is a detailed guide from NHTSA in this regard.
Places to Get Car Seat Help in Nebraska
Here are some resources that can help you with the car seat inspection and provide you further help.
Good Car Seat Videos for Nebraskan Parents
How to Install a Car Seat - Boys Town Pediatrics & National Safety Council Nebraska
Car Seat save lives
Child Passenger Safety - 5 Step Test
Car seat check: An easy guide
Installing a Car Seat Properly
What to Do - Booster Seat
Do I have to? - Booster Seat PSA
Counterfeit Car Seats
Resources for More Info on Nebraska Car Seat Safety
Growing up I was a carefree male going about life like there was no tomorrow. Naturally, I ‘grew’ up, settled down and started a family.
Going from an independent carefree male to a family man was somewhat of a U-turn and required a lot of learning. Luckily for me, my wife works in education and has always been the shining light always ahead of me on all factors kids related.
Initially, my wife didn’t have a driving license (luckily this has now changed and it does make life easier), and all things car related were my task. Child locks were the obvious starting point which lead me down a rabbit hole.
So far we have personally tested dozens of convertible car seats and have owned five despite neither of our kids having reached the age of 5! Simply put, a car seat can be great on paper, work great on trying out but can fail on you in real life.
This is why I have put together this website – to help inform and educate you!
Of course, as I mentioned above, at the end of the day your experience will be the best test so I’d love to hear your experiences and feedback in the comments.
To contact me personally, please do so through my contact page.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Peter
P.S. If you click a link on my site and end up buying a car seat on Amazon, I’ll get paid a small commission (or as the Amazon lawyers put it: “As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases”)
Tracey Slagle says
I have a 3.5 year old child that is about 40 lbs. She is approx 3′ tall. I have an S10 pickup. It is an extended cab. Where and how do I put her car seat so she can go with me.
Mary says
My son is about to turn six. He is 4’2” and weights 95 pounds. His booster seat actually is too narrow for him at this point. He is a stocky kid and has always been large for his age. Is it legal to let him ride in the regular seat with the normal seat belt?