what age can a child legally not use a car seat
A â Children must ride in a properly secured child restraint system (safety seat, booster, or other certified product, such as a crash-tested car bed or harness) until they are at least 8 years old. Exceptions: A child under age 8 who is at least 4'9 may be transported in a safety belt if it is used properly. â Children are required to ride in the back seat until they are at least 8 years old. Exceptions: No forward-facing rear seat in vehicle; child restraint cannot be properly installed in rear seat; all rear seats are occupied by other children age 7 or under; medical reasons.
1 Children less than 4 years old or 40 pounds must use a child safety seat meeting federal motor vehicle safety standards. 2  Children less than 8 years old, unless they are at least 4 feet, 9 inches tall must use a booster seat.3  Children ages 8-15 must use a child safety seat or safety belt.s of Oct. 7, 2009, Ohioâs children are required to use belt-positioning booster seats once they outgrow their child safety seats until they are 8 years old, unless they are at least 4 feet, 9 inches (57 inches) tall. Ohioâs child passenger safety law requires the following: