It is recommended that children under the age of 13 remain in the back seat. Passengers should be buckled up with the seatbelt in the proper position.

How do I know when my child is safe to ride without a booster seat?
If you can answer YES to ALL five of the following questions, then your child should be ready to stop using a booster seat and start using just the seatbelt.

• Can the child sit all the way back against the vehicle seat?
  
• When sitting all the way back in the seat, do the child’s knees bend comfortably at the edge of the seat?
  
• Is the lap belt on the top part of the child’s thighs?
  
• Is the shoulder belt centered on the child’s chest and shoulders?
  **Never put the shoulder belt behind the child. If it is too high and goes across their neck or face, they need to be in a booster seat.
  
• Can the child stay seated like this for the entire trip?

For more information contact:

Virginia Lancaster
501-364-3400
866-611-3445
E-mail

Chelle McCarroll
501-364-3400
866-611-3445
E-mail

Byron Anderson
501-364-3400
866-611-3445
E-mail

Helpful Resources for Parents/Caregivers

• Download the Child Passenger Safety Fact Sheet
  
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