Current Ohio Law

Current law in the state of Ohio requires that children under the age of 4 and less than 40 pounds be in an age-appropriate child restraint system or “car seat”, but there is no requirement for children between 4 and 8 or under 4’ 9” to be in an age-appropriate child restraint system.  While many people believe that restraining a child in a safety belt is sufficient protection, much research has shown that children in this age and height category suffer from severe injuries, from head trauma to internal injuries.