In New York State, all children must ride in an appropriate child restraint system while riding in a motor vehicle until they reach their 8th birthday.
All children under the age of 2 must ride in a rear-facing car seat. If the child has outgrown an infant seat, it is recommended that a larger, rear-facing convertible or all-in-one car seat with a higher rear-facing height and weight limits be used.
An appropriate child restrain system is one that meets your child’s size and weight recommended by the manufacturer. Seat belts are NOT designed for children.