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Booster Seat Law (Effective 7/1/08)
 Children must be in a
booster seat until they are 8 years old or 4’9” tall.
Children must be in a seat until they reach the age requirement
or the height requirement, whichever comes first. For example:
- If your child is over 8 years old, but under 4’9” tall, the
law does not apply.
- If your child is under 8 years old, but over 4’9” tall, the
law does not apply.
Remember: In both of these cases, your child may be safer in a
booster seat but it is not required by law.
Types of booster seats
 A booster is a seat
that boosts a child up so that the seat belt fits properly. There
are two types of booster seats, no-back and highback.
A no-back booster can be used when the vehicle seat/head rest
supports the child’s head.
A high-back provides head and neck support and can be used on
vehicle seats with or without head restraints.
ALL booster seats MUST be used with a lap/shoulder safety belt.
More information
 Best practice is to keep
your child in a car seat with a “5-point” harness until they are at
least 40 lbs. before using a booster seat. Some car seats have
higher forward-facing harness weight limits of 40-65 lbs. Some
forwardfacing seats also convert to a high-back booster. Always
refer to the manufacturer’s instructions and choose a seat that is
right for your child and fits in your vehicle.
Booster seats are readily available in many retail stores. A
no-back booster costs about $15 and a high-back ranges from $20-$100
or more depending on the style.
For more information visit www.MichiganSafeKids.org.
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