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Child Passenger Safety

AAA continues to make child passenger safety a priority by providing the public with up-to-date information and free car-seat inspections

Boosters Are for Big Kids

You can significantly increase the crash-survival rate of your children between the ages of four and eight by continuing to use a booster seat.


While current Washington law requires children who are under age six or who weigh less than 60 pounds to use booster seats, in January 2007, that law changes to include children eight and under or less than four-feet nine-inches.

In Idaho, the law requires booster seats for all children six and younger. AAA encourages all parents to follow the guidelines below.

For a five-point test to find out if your child is ready for a booster seat, click here.

 

Is Your Car Seat Installed Correctly?

Over 80% of car seats are put in the vehicle wrong, but AAA can help you correct any mistakes by providing the following information and contacts to make sure your child is as safe as possible in the case of a crash.

 

Contact Us
To make an appointment for a free car seat inspection, click here
For all other questions, contact Jennifer Harbison
Booster Seat Guidelines
Children should remain in a booster seat until they are eight years old or are four-feet nine-inches tall.
Booster seats must be used with a combination lap-shoulder belt, not just a lap belt.
All children should ride in the back seat.
Do not use booster seats with a shield.
If your child’s ears are above the back of the vehicle’s seat, use a high-back booster seat.