PRIORITY AREA

Child passenger safety

Keeping children properly restrained in the right car seat or booster helps protect them on every trip.

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Data trends

  • 71%

    Using the right car seat can reduce the risk of fatal injury by 71% for children ages 1–13.

The law

Following recommendations by the American Academy of Pediatrics, Washington’s Child Restraint Law helps ensure you’re using the right seat for your child’s age and size. Car seat inspection technicians can ensure your car seats are installed properly. Car seat inspection technicians can ensure your car seats are installed properly. To find a technician near you, visit wacarseats.com

Children up to age 2

must be properly secured in a rear-facing car seat.

Children ages 2-4 years

must ride in a car seat with a harness (rear or forward facing.)

Children 4 and older

must ride in a car or booster seat until they are 4’9″ tall.

Children over height 4’9”

must be secured by a properly fitted seat belt (typically starting at 8-12 years.)