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What are the child car-seat laws in Phoenix, Arizona?

Arizona booster seat laws and age requirements 

What are the child car-seat laws in Phoenix, Arizona? Keep reading below to learn about the Arizona booster seat laws and age requirements for driving without a child car seat. We have family-friendly vehicles here at Mercedes-Benz of Arrowhead, your local dealership in Peoria, AZ. 


List of laws for driving with children in the car in Phoenix, AZ 

This list summarizes the laws for driving with your kids in the car around Phoenix and Peoria, AZ. These laws are important not only for legality but for the safety of young children in a moving vehicle. Therefore, you should take these laws seriously not only to avoid fines but to avoid injuries to your loved ones.  

  • All kids under five years old must sit in a legally recognized child restraint system in a moving vehicle. 
  • All kids under eight years old who are shorter than four feet nine inches must also sit in a legally recognized child restraint system in a moving vehicle. 
  • Infants should be seated in a rear-facing car seat in a rear vehicle seat in a moving vehicle. 
  • Infants can move into a forward-facing car seat once they have reached the maximum limit of the rear-facing car seat as specified by the manufacturer. 

Frequently asked questions and answers about Arizona car seat laws 

Here we have a FAQ section about Arizona car seat laws. Hopefully, this answers any other questions you have about the law. When in doubt, follow manufacturer recommendations on car seats. 

Question 

Answer 

Does my child need a booster seat if we take a taxi? 

Yes, they do. Taxis are not exempt from the car seat law. 

How often should I legally replace a car seat? 

There is no law stating that you must replace a car seat in any situation. 

What happens if I break the law? 

You can be fined for breaking child car seat laws. Injuries can also result. 

 

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