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

January 15, 2021 by Sam Webster 1 Comment

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.

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

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

According to Nebraska law, children, after outgrowing forward-facing car seat, until the age of 8 must ride in a proper restraint system of a booster seat.

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

Nebraska law says that all children under the age of 8 must travel in the back seat, and children up to 18 must travel in an occupant protection system. It is recommended by the state to never put the rear-facing child seat in the front seat. If you have to, for some reason, then make sure to push the seat as far back as possible.

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.

  • CPS Technician Search: Find a CPS Technician
  • NHTSA car seat inspection Center
  • Safe Kids Local coalitions across Nebraska
  • A List of Stations by the Government of Nebraska  
  • Children’s Hospital and Medical Center Car Seat Fittings
  • Scottsbluff Car Seat Program
  • Boone County Health Center Car Seat Safety
  • Call Tracy @ CHI Health Good Samaritan @ 308-865-2011

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

  • Nebraska State Patrol guidelines
  • Drive Smart Nebraska
  • National Safety Council Nebraska Child Passenger Safety
  • Children’s Hospital and Medical Center Car Seat Education 
  • NHTSA Recall List
  • Top 5 Things to Do
  • Premature Babies and Babies with Medical Conditions
  • Surprising Dangers of Infant Car Seats
  • Indiana University School of Medicine Best Practice Recommendations
  • American Academy of Pediatrics Car Seat Recommendations
  • 8 Things You Didn't Know About Your Child's Car Seat
  • Car seat safety: Avoid 9 common mistakes
  • Car Seat Guide By American Automobile Association
  • Why Use Rear-facing Car Seats?
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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  1. Tracey Slagle says

    September 1, 2020 at 4:49 pm

    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.

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