Children up to 8 years, AND less than 57 inches tall, must ride in a safety or booster seat in the rear seat of the vehicle. If there is no back seat, the child must sit in front secured by a safety or booster seat.
Step 1: Rear Facing - A child under the age of 4 years old and weighing less that 40 pounds. shall be secured in a rear facing child passenger restraint system, which is equipped with a five-point harness, until they outgrow the top height or top weight recommendations made by the manufacturer of the rear facing child passenger restraint system.
Step 2: Forward Facing - A child under the age of 8 years old and less than 57 inches tall shall be secured in a forward facing child passenger restraint system which is equipped with a five-point harness, until the child outgrows the top height or top weight recommendations made by the manufacturer of the child passenger restraint system.
Step 3: Belt-Positioning Booster Seats - A child who meets the above requirements shall be secured in a rear seat, in a booster seat.
Step 4: Seat Belts for older children large enough for the belt to fit correctly; at least 57 inches tall, and 8 years old.