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Child Passenger Restraint Law
Minnesota car seat laws are changing as of Aug. 1, 2024
New Guidelines:
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Rear-facing child seats - Keep your child rear-facing infant or convertible seat from birth to at least 2 years of age.
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Forward-facing seats - At least 2 years old AND has outgrown the rear-facing seat with internal harness by height or weight.
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Booster seats - 4 years old AND has outgrown the forward-facing seat with internal harness by height and weight.
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Seat belts - 9 years old or has outgrown the booster seat AND the child can pass the five-step test that demonstrates how the seat belt fits correctly.
Additionally, children under 13 years old must sit in the back seat if possible.
For more information on Child Passenger Safety, please visit the MN Dept of Public Safety's Information Page or review MN State Statute 169.685.
Never buckle multiple children with one seat belt
Do not place the shoulder strap behind a child's body
The harness should lie flat and fit snugly at the child’s shoulders and hips
More InfoSeat belts should never be tucked under a child or teen's armpit
Install rear facing seats in the back seat of a vehicle with a base
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