Car Safety Seat Law for Maryland
Maryland's child safety seat and seat belt laws were updated in 2008. These laws require some children to use a child safety seat while in a vehicle and all young passengers to be buckled in a safety belt.
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Applicability
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All drivers in Maryland, even with vehicles registered in other states, must comply with child safety seat laws to avoid fines and other possible penalties.
Safety Seat Requirements
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Children younger than 8 years old must use an approved child safety seat and a vehicle seat belt when riding as a passenger in a vehicle.
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Safety Seat Exceptions
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If a child younger than 8 years old weighs more than 65 lbs. and/or is more than 4 feet, 9 inches tall, a safety seat is not required. But a seat belt must still be used.
Other Restraint Laws
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Children younger than 16 years old must be secured in a seat belt and cannot legally ride in the bed of a pickup truck.
Front Seat Laws
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Unlike some states, Maryland does not prohibit children from riding as passengers in the front seat of a vehicle.
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