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

January 15, 2021 by Sam Webster 2 Comments

People in New York understand the safety on the road as a study found that the seat belt compliance rate was at 93% in June 2018. However, it's not all good news; road accidents are still the most common cause of death for New York state's residents. This is preventable through a better understanding of traffic laws and following them.

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

New York Car Seat Law

New York State law requires all children to be restrained in an appropriate child restraint system while riding in a motor vehicle until they are 8 years old.

New York Rear-facing Car Seat Law

The appropriate restrain system for children under 2 years old is the rear-facing car seat. According to the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee, children can ride in the rear-facing for as long as possible but at least 2 years of age.

New York Forward-facing Car Seat Law

After reaching the upper limit of the rear-facing car seat, children can travel in a forward-facing seat. NY law doesn’t distinguish between rear-facing or forward-facing but instead, it’s your responsibility to understand the weight, height, and age limit of your seat. These information can be found on the car seat as well as the manual.

Child Booster Seat Laws in New York

A Booster seat will be used after the child has reached the forward-facing seat’s limits. Keep your child in a booster seat until the lap and shoulder belts fit properly, typically between 8 and 12 years old.

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

According to the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee's website, all children under the age of 13 will travel in the backseat. 

Leaving Child in Car Law in New York

New York has proposed a bill to make leaving children unattended in cars illegal, but so far there is no law regarding that.

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

Bill S3155A makes it illegal to smoke in a car with a child passenger.

Taxi Car Seat Law in New York

All taxis are required to follow child restraint laws in New York.

Places to Get Car Seat Help in New York State

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

  • New York Child Safety Seat Inspection Stations by Counties
  • Child Safety Seat Events Calendar
  • Car Seat Inspection Sites in the NYC Area
  • Safe Kids New York Stations
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  • City of Ithaca Car Seat Program 
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Good Car Seat Videos for New Yorker Parents

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Use Car Seats and Avoid Regret

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Resources for More Info on Car Seat Safety in New York

  • Governor's Traffic Safety Committee – Child Passenger Safety for Parents & Caregivers
  • Child Passenger Safety, Children Ages Five to Nine Years
  • New York State Occupant Protection & Child Passenger Safety
  • Ardent Network Car Seat Safety
  • Icahn School of Medicine Child safety seats
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  • Center for Disease Control and Prevention Child Passenger Safety
  • American Academy of Pediatrics Car Seat Recommendations
  • American Automobile Association Car Seat Guide
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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  1. Colleen says

    June 4, 2020 at 6:27 am

    I work in a hospital in NYS and would love to hand out a guide for new parents on car seat safety and laws. Do you have something printable for new parents? Thank you.

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    • Sam Webster says

      November 13, 2020 at 2:14 pm

      That’s a great question, Colleen. I don’t have anything available at the moment, but will put that on my (ever-growing) to-do list!

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