Child seat safety laws in Idaho
Every state has laws governing the protection of children when they are in a car, and Idaho is no exception. There are regulations that describe how children can be restrained in vehicles and the types of restraints that must be used. Laws are there for your protection and must be followed.
Summary of Idaho Child Seat Safety Laws
In Idaho, child seat safety laws and seat types can be summarized as follows:
Children under the age of 1 or weighing less than 20 pounds may only be transported in a rear-facing or convertible child seat.
Children aged 6 to 15 must wear a shoulder and lap seat belt.
The rear-facing child seat faces the rear of the vehicle, and the rear position supports the neck and back in the event of an accident. This type of car seat is only suitable for small children and is known as a "baby seat".
A forward-facing child seat is designed for toddlers, i.e. children over one year old and weighing at least 20 pounds.
Convertible seats switch from rear to front and are suitable for older children.
Boosters are suitable for children up to 57 inches tall. They help position the seat belt while lifting the child.
Fines
If you do not comply with child seat law in Idaho, you will be fined $79, with fines determined by the court based on your second or third violation. It just makes sense to follow the law, and not incur fines. After all, you know that the law protects you and you must obey it. It just doesn't make sense to break the child seat law in Idaho or any other state.
