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

January 15, 2021 by Sam Webster Leave a Comment

According to the State of Virginia, 843 people lost their lives in car accidents 2017, and out of those 308 people were “unrestrained”.  

Virginia has laws in place to keep you and your little ones safe on the road. And we have that important information (and more) on this page:

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

Virginia Rear-facing Car Seat Law

Children under the age of 2 will travel in a rear-facing car seat until they reach the height and weight limit set by the seat manufacturer.

Virginia Forward-facing Car Seat Law

By law, children are required to travel in a forward-facing car seat when they reach the weight and height limit of the rear-facing car seat. These limits are put in place by car seat manufacturers.

Child Booster Seat Laws in Virginia

All children under the age of 8 must travel in a child restraint system, according to Virginia law. When the child outgrows the forward-facing seat, they must be gradated to the booster seat. Again, in law, there is no age when you can eliminate the use of the forward-facing seat. You have to refer to seat manual.

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

According to law, your child can sit in the front seat after they are 8 years old, given, they are using a seat belt. Virginia law also says you can’t put a rear-facing car seat in the front. If the car has no back seat or it is unavailable, you have to deactivate the airbags.

Leaving Child in Car Law in Virginia

There are currently no laws in Virginia regarding leaving children in the vehicle unattended.

Is it Illegal to Smoke in a Car with a Child in Virginia?

It is illegal to smoke in a car with a minor present.

Taxi Car Seat Law in Virginia

Virginia is one of those states where taxis are exempt from child restraint laws.

Virginia Law Car Seat - Replacement After Accident

According to the Virginia law, if your car is in a major crash, and it is not possible to drive it away from the accident, then you have to replace the car seat. Of course, you don’t have to be a lawmaker to realize this. Car seats are not indestructible and their structural safety can get compromised with a crash.

Places to Get Car Seat Help in Virginia

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

  • List of Inspection Stations in Virginia
  • Virginia Department of Health Safety Seat Checks
  • CPS Technician Search: Find a CPS Technician
  • NHTSA car seat inspection Center
  • Leesburg Police Department Child Safety Seat Inspection
  • Fauquier County Child Seat Inspection
  • Hanover County Child Safety Seat Information
  • Herndon Police Department Child Safety Seat Inspection
  • Virginia Tech Police Department Seat Safety Checks
  • Installation and Inspections in Loudoun County
  • Roanoke Fire-EMS Child Passenger Safety
  • Fredrick County Child Safety Seat Installation
  • Harrisonburg Fire Department Child Safety Seat Inspections
  • Arlington County Child Safety Seat Registration Form
  • Fairfax FREE Child Safety Seat Inspections
  • Vienna Child Safety Seat Inspections
  • Virginia Beach Child Safety Seat Installation Assistance

Good Car Seat Videos for Virginian Parents

Child Passenger Safety Booster Seat - Kansas

What to Do - Booster Seat PSA

Do I have to? - Booster Seat PSA

Counterfeit Car Seats

Safe Rides

Child Passenger Safety - Booster Seats

Child Passenger Safety - Harness Fit

Select the Right Car Seat

Children Should Ride in the Back Seat

Rear-Facing Seat with a Seat Belt

Rear-Facing Convertible with Seat Belt

High-Back Booster Seat

Using a Backless Booster Seat

Installing a Car Seat Properly

Boost ‘em in the Back Seat and Avoid Regret

Infant car seat installation

Resources for More Info on Car Seat Safety in Virginia

  • Virginia Department of Health – Child Restraint Laws
  • A Parent’s Guide to Child Safety
  • CHKD Child Passenger Safety Program
  • NHTSA Recall List
  • Booster Seat Installation Checklist
  • Safe Travels: Car Seat Safety for Children & Infants
  • 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
  • NHTSA Car Seat Recommendations
  • American Automobile Association Car Seat Guide
  • Safe Kids World Wide Ultimate 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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