Did you know that 687 people died in car accidents in Oklahoma in 2016, and 52.1% of them weren’t wearing a seatbelt?
That doesn’t have to be you! We’ve provided some vital information on this page to help keep you and your kids safe:
Oklahoma Car Seat Law
According to Section 11-1112. of Senate Bill 891:
“Every driver, when transporting a child under eight (8) years of age in a motor vehicle operated on the roadways, streets, or highways of this state, shall provide for the protection of said child by properly using a child passenger restraint system ” (Source)
Oklahoma Rear-facing Car Seat Law
Children less than 2 years old are required to travel in a rear-facing car seat until they reach the seat limit.
Oklahoma Forward-facing Car Seat Law
Oklahoma law says that all children under the age of 8 should be restrained in a proper safety system. For children who have outgrown their rear-facing seats, a forward-facing seat should be used.
Child Booster Seat Laws in Oklahoma
After reaching the forward-facing height or weight limit allowed by the seat manufacturer, children should be secured in a child booster seat. Booster seats are required to be used until the child is at least 8 years old or 4’9” tall.
When Can My Child Sit in the Front Seat in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma law doesn’t have any age for the front seat. However, the AAP recently updated their recommendations and according to them, you should have your child in the back seat until at least 13 years of age.
Leaving Child in Car Law in Oklahoma
In Oklahoma, it is illegal to leave a child in a car. You can read more about the conditions that make leaving children in a vehicle illegal.
Is it Illegal to Smoke in a Car with a Child in Oklahoma?
In Oklahoma, it is not illegal to smoke in a car with a child passenger present.
Taxi Car Seat Law in Oklahoma
Oklahoma is one of those states where taxis are not required to follow child restraint laws.
Oklahoma Law Car Seat – Replacement After Accident
There are no laws in Oklahoma related to car seat replacement after accident. You can refer to NHTSA’s recommendation for further instructions in this particular situation.
Places to Get Car Seat Help in Oklahoma
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 Oklahoma Stations
- Monthly and Quarterly Car Seat Safety Checks in OK
- American Automobile Association Car Seat Inspection
- Tulsa Police Child Safety Seat Check
- Safe Kids Coalition
- The City of Stillwater Car Seat Inspections
- Call keystone Chevrolet sand springs 918-932-1708
- City of Owasso Car Seat Safety Checks
- Chickasaw Nation child care Car Seat Safety Program
- Wendy Frankenburger @ Creek County Emergency Ambulance Service Department – (918.224.5531)
- Muskogee County EMS car seat checks – contact Trishia German
- Little Dixie Healthy Start – Contact Jennifer Goodman
Good Car Seat Videos for Oklahoman Parents
It’s time we all get it right
The Michele and Brooke Ice Story
Car Seat save lives
Child Passenger Safety – 5 Step Test
How to Install a 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
When a Child Can Move Out of a Booster Seat
Counterfeit Car Seats
The Inch Test
Resources for More Info on Car Seat Safety in Oklahoma
- Oklahoma Motor Vehicle Commission – Consumer Information
- Car Usage Tips
- IIHS Child Safety
- Safe Kids Worldwide Car Seat Guide
- CDC Child Passenger Safety
- American Automobile Association Car Seat Guide
- American Academy of Pediatrics Car Seat Recommendations
- Indiana University School of Medicine Best Practices & Recommendations
- NHTSA Recall List
- NHTSA Resources for Parents and Caregivers
- 8 Things You Didn’t Know About Your Child’s Car Seat
- Car seat safety: Avoid 9 common mistakes
- Is it illegal to leave a child in the car?
- Bans on Smoking in Vehicles Carrying Children
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