


The recommendations tell you the weight and height a child can be to use the car seat or restraint system. To select the correct protection for your child, carefully read the recommendations of the car seat manufacturer. How do I select the correct child safety seat or child restraint system?

The Governor's Traffic Safety Committee website has a list of permanent child safety seat fitting stations in NY State. Follow the instructions of the manufacturer of the seat or system, and make sure you install and use the seat or system correctly. Safety seats and child restraint systems must be certified according to Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standard 213. all children ride in child restraint systems until their 8th birthday.all children under the age of 4 ride in child safety seats.all children under the age of 2 must ride in a rear-facing car seat.Are child safety seats and child restraint systems required in New York State?
