New York sets its own booster and rear-facing thresholds, and taxi rules differ from the rest of the state. See what applies to your child’s age and size, and where the city changes things.
New York Car Seat Laws 2026 — Check Compliance in 60 Seconds
New York VTL §1229-c covers rear-facing, forward-facing, and booster requirements separately. Know which one applies to your child today.
Enter your child’s age and height. The checker applies NY VTL §1229-c and tells you exactly which seat type New York law requires.
New York fines for restraint violations run $25–$100 per offence and apply to all children through age 15. The booster requirement includes a height threshold.
New York parents, grandparents, and anyone regularly transporting children in New York State.
- NY VTL §1229-c and §2803-g
- FMVSS 213 / NHTSA federal standard
- AAP guidelines
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