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

January 15, 2021 by Sam Webster Leave a Comment

Pennsylvania saw a decrease in car accidents in 2017 to 128,188 car crashes. If you think that sounds like a lot of car accidents, then you are absolutely right – 350 crashes every day! Which cost an estimated  $1.60 billion in losses.

Luckily, we know exactly how to bring these numbers down. Research shows that when properly installed, child safety seats reduce the risk of fatal injury by 71% for infants and 54% for toddlers.

We’ve included some important safety info below to keep your children safe:

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

Pennsylvania Car Seat Law

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Pennsylvania Occupant Protection law reads:

“any person […] who transports a child under four years of age anywhere in the motor vehicle, including the cargo area, shall fasten such child securely in a child passenger restraint system, as provided in subsection (d)”

Pennsylvania Infant/Toddler Car Seat Law

From birth to 2 years, children should travel in a rear-facing seat. Their height and weight should not exceed the limit set by the seat manufacturer

Pennsylvania Rear-facing Car Seat Law

Children under the age of 2 are required to be restrained in a rear-facing car seat that is made for the said age group. The child’s height and weight must be within the limit of the car seat.

Pennsylvania Forward-facing Car Seat Law

Children from age 2 to 4 are required to travel in car seats that could be rear-facing or forward-facing depending on the size and weight of the child. It is recommended by the experts that you keep using rear-facing seat for as long as possible and your child is within the height and weight limit.

Child Booster Seat Laws in Pennsylvania

A booster seat must be used, according to laws in Pennsylvania, when your child is between 4 and 8 years of age.

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

According to the law, a rear-facing seat is not to be used in the front seat if the airbag is activated. Other than that, there is no age mentioned in the Pennsylvania law as to when your child can sit in the front seat. However, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation recommends that your child should sit in the back seat until they are 13.

Leaving Child in Car Law in Pennsylvania

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 Pennsylvania?

There are no laws that would make smoking illegal in the presence of child passengers. However, it is a proven fact that secondhand smoke is very dangerous for the kids.

Taxi Car Seat Law in Pennsylvania

Taxis are required to follow the Occupant Protection laws in Pennsylvania.

Places to Get Car Seat Help in Pennsylvania

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 Pennsylvania
  • Pennsylvania State Police Car Seat Inspection Station
  • Traffic Injury Prevention Program Fitting Stations
  • Children Hospital of Petersburg
  • Montgomery county Car Seat Checks
  • Big Oak Citgo Certified Child Passenger Safety
  • Chambersburg Fire Department Child Safety Seat Program
  • Township of Upper St. Clair Special Child Safety Seat Inspection
  • Silver Spring Child Safety Seat Inspection
  • West Whiteland Child Safety Seats
  • West Manchester Township Police Department Child Safety Seat Inspections

Good Car Seat Videos for Pennsylvanian Parents

Car Seat Safety by Age: Booster Seat Safety from The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Car Seat Safety by Age: Toddlers in Forward-facing Seats (The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia)

Car Seat Safety by Age: Infants in Rear-facing Seats (The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia)

Car Seat save lives

Child Passenger Safety - 5 Step Test

How to Install a Car Seat

When a Child Can Move Out of a Booster Seat

General Safety tips for Car Seats

Installing a Car Seat Properly

Child Passenger Safety - Booster Seats

Child Passenger Safety - Harness Fit

Safe Rides

Counterfeit Car Seats

Resources for More Info on Car Seat Safety in Pennsylvania

  • Safe Kids Pennsylvania
  • Child Passenger Safety
  • Indiana University School of Medicine Best Practice Recommendations
  • Top 5 Things to Do
  • Premature Babies and Babies with Medical Conditions
  • Surprising Dangers of Infant Car Seats
  • Why Car Seats Matter
  • Booster Seat Guide
  • Center for Disease Control and Prevention Child Passenger Safety
  • Ultimate car Seat guide
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  • Why Use Rear-facing Car Seats?
  • American Automobile Association Car Seat Guide
  • Car seat safety: Avoid 9 common mistakes
  • 8 Things You Didn't Know About Your Child's Car Seat
  • American Academy of Pediatrics Car Seat Recommendations
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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