Recognizing car crashes as a leading cause of death between ages one and thirteen, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has designated September 23rd to 29th as Child Passenger Safety Week. With this in mind, Daggett Shuler provides tips and resources to keep your youngest passengers secure on the road. Know the Law […]
Recognizing car crashes as a leading cause of death between ages one and thirteen, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has designated September 23rd to 29th as Child Passenger Safety Week. With this in mind, Daggett Shuler provides tips and resources to keep your youngest passengers secure on the road.
Know the Law
Under North Carolina law, children under eight and below 80 pounds require a child safety seat or booster seat. Children older than eight or over 80 pounds may use a standard seat belt, provided it properly fits across a child’s chest. Children under five and below 40 pounds must ride in the back seat of vehicles equipped with active front passenger airbags. In certain circumstances, exceptions can be made, provided:
Other requirements call for children from birth to age oneโor any under 20 poundsโto use infant-only or convertible seats in a rear-facing position. Children from one to fourโor between 20 and 40 poundsโcan use a convertible or forward-facing seat. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children remain rear-facing until they reach the height or weight limit for their seat.
Tips for Child Seat Usage
Child Seat Safety Resources
A searchable database of Permanent Checking Stations (PCS) provides parents and caregivers with a list of locations by county where to find information on child passenger safetyโand have certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians check for correct installation and use of child safety seats. Other child seat resources include advice on where parents can obtain free or reduced-price child safety seatsโas well as a list of recommended seats and comparison tools.
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