What is Colorado's Children's Seat Belt Law?
The Colorado Revised Statutes mandate that drivers protect child passengers by properly restraining them with safety belts or seating. Statute 42-4-236 details all aspects of the law titled "Child Restraint Systems Required."
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Definition
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In Colorado law, car seats or belts used for protecting children are referred to as "child restraint systems," which are devices made to hold and protect a child while he rides in a car.
Age
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All children under 4 years old and weighing less than 40 pounds are required to be restrained while in a privately owned car or when transported in daycare center vans or vehicles.
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Facing
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A baby up to 1 year old and weighing less than 20 pounds must be secured in a rear-facing seat. A child between the ages of 1 and 3 and weighing 20 to 39 pounds must be properly strapped into a front-facing seat. Children between 4 and 5 years of age and less than 55 inches in height must use a booster seat that contains attached safety belting. Children over age 6 and 55 inches or taller must be restrained by the seat belts installed in the vehicle.
Exceptions
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State law for child restraint seating does not apply to children being transported to a hospital or other facility.
Violation
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Drivers failing to comply with the child protective seating laws can face ticketing for a Class B violation.
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References
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