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Safety RecommendationsColorado’s child passenger safety experts support the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) guidelines, which advise parents and caregivers to keep children in the appropriate child safety restraint type — including rear-facing, forward-facing and booster seats — as long as children fit within the height and weight limits set by the car seat’s manufacturer. These guidelines are consistent with the latest advice from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Click on the photo below for corresponding safety recommendations. Car Seat Guidelines
All child passenger safety violations are primary enforcement and the minimum fine is $82 per violation. This means that the driver can be stopped and ticketed if an officer sees an unrestrained or improperly restrained child in the vehicle. For parents facing financial hardship, some Inspection Stations provide car seats at a reduced price or for a small donation.
Download Colorado’s Child Passenger Safety Law Flyer. For a list of Frequently Asked Questions pertaining to child passenger safety, click here. |
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