Car Safety Seats
Child Safety Seat Law in Oregon Effective July 1st, 2007
The proper restraint of children reduces serious injuries and death in motor vehicle crashes. Car seats must be properly installed in the car. Children must be properly secured in the seat.
Infants: Must ride rear facing until they are both one year of age AND 20 pounds
Children 20 to 40 pounds AND over one year of age: Must be in forward-facing child safety seat. They may not be heavier than the seat is rated for.
Children over 40 pounds: Must be in a booster seat until they are 8 years of age OR 4’9” in height.
Children who are 8 years of age or older OR are taller than 4’9” in height: Must be properly secured in the safety belt system.
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