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Arkansas Booster Seat Laws & Requirements (2026)

5 yrs and under and under 60 lbs

Field	Arkansas snapshot
Age requirement	5 yrs and under and under 60 lbs
Height requirement	No height threshold listed in GHSA summary.
Weight requirement	See child-restraint rule; includes weight language where listed.
Fine / penalty	Verify fine with state source; GHSA notes first-offense fines vary by state.
Last checked	GHSA reviewed by SHSOs June 2025; extracted 2026-07-23
Verification level	Index source; official state verification pending
Child restraint required	5 yrs and under and under 60 lbs
Adult safety belt permissible	6-14 yrs or 60 lbs and over
Verification level	Index source; official state verification pending

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Safety guidance

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

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

See when children typically start and stop using boosters.

Know when to move from harnessed seat to booster.