BSGBoosterSeatGuide

State law page

Alabama Booster Seat Laws & Requirements (2026)

Up to 1 year old or 20 pounds must use a rear-facing seat | 1 year or 20 pounds to 5 years or 40 pounds in a forward-facing seat | At least 5 years or 40 pounds to use a booster seat. | Booster seats until the child is six years of age.

Start with requirements Try the seat finder
FieldAlabama snapshot
Age requirementUp to 1 year old or 20 pounds must use a rear-facing seat | 1 year or 20 pounds to 5 years or 40 pounds in a forward-facing seat | At least 5 years or 40 pounds to use a booster seat. | Booster seats until the child is six years of age.
Height requirementNo height threshold listed in GHSA summary.
Weight requirementSee child-restraint rule; includes weight language where listed.
Fine / penaltyVerify fine with state source; GHSA notes first-offense fines vary by state.
Last checkedGHSA reviewed by SHSOs June 2025; extracted 2026-07-23
Verification levelIndex source; official state verification pending
Child restraint requiredUp to 1 year old or 20 pounds must use a rear-facing seat | 1 year or 20 pounds to 5 years or 40 pounds in a forward-facing seat | At least 5 years or 40 pounds to use a booster seat. | Booster seats until the child is six years of age.
Adult safety belt permissible6-14 years
Verification levelIndex source; official state verification pending

Sources

Law and source links

Index source: https://www.ghsa.org/state-laws-issues/child-passengers

Statute/source text: GHSA child passenger law summary; Safe Kids state law tracker cross-check

Safety guidance

Even when Alabama law allows a seat belt, NHTSA, CDC, and AAP guidance may still recommend a booster until the vehicle belt fits properly.

Requirements guide

Understand age, height, weight, and seat belt fit.

Read requirements

Age guide

See when children typically start and stop using boosters.

Read age guide