Last Updated 27th of May, 2010

Are there any exemptions to the FL child safety seat laws? Florida

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FL Car Safety Seat Laws

Yes. Florida's child car seat laws or child restraint laws do not apply when riding in a:

  • School bus
  • Public transportation bus
  • Farm vehicle
  • Motorcycle
  • Truck weighing more than 26,000 pounds
What about when riding in all other motor vehicles? You must obey the following safety laws:

  • Ages 6-17: A safety belt must be worn (no matter the seat location.
  • Ages 4-5: Must wear a safety belt or be in a federally approved child safety sea.
  • Ages 0-3: Must wear a federally approved child-restraint car seat.

Finding Baby Car Seats or Child Car Seats


Just go online and do a general search on this subject and you'll be greeted with a variety of child safety seat choices. Make sure you pick a car seat that's appropriate for your child's age, height, and weight, and that meets federal child restraint laws standards.

Need More Help?


Florida offers a Child Passenger Safety and Occupant Protection program. Staff members help anxious parents by inspecting the car seat, showing how to install it, answering car safety seat questions, and seeing if parents might qualify for low-cost car seats.

You can check for program locations online or by calling (850) 617-2379.

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