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

January 15, 2021 by Sam Webster Leave a Comment

Quick (and disturbing) fact: the New Mexico Department of Health says that car accidents are the leading cause of death among car occupants aged 1 to 24.

Let’s put a stop to that. We’ve got some info on this page that will help you keep your kids safe while you’re driving.

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

New Mexico Infant Car Seat Law

Infants who are under 20 pounds will remain in rear-facing/infant car seats until they are 12 months old. These seats have to be federally approved and with a 5-point harness system.

New Mexico Rear-facing Car Seat Law

New Mexico laws say that all children will travel in the rear-facing car seat until they are at least 1 years old and they will keep using the rear-facing seat as long as they are within the weight limit.

New Mexico Forward-facing Car Seat Law

Children will use the forward-facing car seats until they are 5 years of age and within the height/weight limit of the seat. Sometimes this limit is 40 pounds but, in some cases, this limit can be 60 pounds.

Child Booster Seat Laws in New Mexico

The New Mexico law states all children from age 5 to 7 and 60 lbs. must ride in a booster seat. However, experts recommend that you keep using booster seats until the car seat starts to fit them perfectly. In some states, law requires you to keep using booster seat until the child is 13.

When Can My Child Sit in the Front Seat in New Mexico?

There is no age mentioned in the New Mexico law that would make sitting the front seat legal. However, we can follow the expert advice and best practices; it is safe for children to sit in the back seat until they are at least 13.

Leaving Child in Car Law in New Mexico

New Mexico has no laws that deal with the situation of leaving children in the vehicle alone. However, if the negligence causes harm to the child, it can become a crime.

Is it Illegal to Smoke in a Car with a Child in New Mexico?

There is no law in New Mexico that would make smoking in a car with children a crime.

Taxi Car Seat Law in New Mexico

New Mexico doesn’t have clear rules on whether taxis are required to follow car seat laws.

Places to Get Car Seat Help in New Mexico

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

  • Car Seat Inspection Events By Safer New Mexico
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  • NHTSA car seat inspection Center
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  • The City of Albuquerque Car Seat Safety & Installation
  • New Mexico State University Car Seat Installation 
  •  Alexa's Hugs Child Passenger Safety

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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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