BSGBoosterSeatGuide

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Connecticut Booster Seat Laws & Requirements (2026)

Under 2 yrs or under 30 lbs in rear-facing restraint system | 2-5 yrs or weighing less than 40 lbs must use a child restraint with a 5-point harness | 5-8 yrs or 40-60 lbs must use a booster or a 5-point harness | Booster seats only with a lap and shoulder belt

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FieldConnecticut snapshot
Age requirementUnder 2 yrs or under 30 lbs in rear-facing restraint system | 2-5 yrs or weighing less than 40 lbs must use a child restraint with a 5-point harness | 5-8 yrs or 40-60 lbs must use a booster or a 5-point harness | Booster seats only with a lap and shoulder belt
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 requiredUnder 2 yrs or under 30 lbs in rear-facing restraint system | 2-5 yrs or weighing less than 40 lbs must use a child restraint with a 5-point harness | 5-8 yrs or 40-60 lbs must use a booster or a 5-point harness | Booster seats only with a lap and shoulder belt
Adult safety belt permissible8-15 years and 60 lbs or over can use a safety belt or booster seat
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

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Requirements guide

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Age guide

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