Since most toddlers and preschoolers are in forward-facing car seats or booster seats, they should be placed securely in the backseat of a pickup truck and buckled securely in place. ... Additionally, if your pickup truck does not have a backseat, your child can legally sit in his approved safety seat in the front.
A: Yes, but it is safer for children to travel in the rear seats. ... It is illegal to put a child in a rearward facing child car seat in the front passenger seat, if there is an active passenger airbag.
For second and subsequent offenses, the fine is $50. But remember—the actual amount you'll pay once assessments are added will be significantly more than the base fine. The total for a first violation will likely exceed $150, and a second or subsequent offense can cost over $250.
2018 California Car Seat Laws. Children under the age of 8 or under 4'9″ must be secured in the appropriate car seat or booster seat in the back seat. Children under 2 years of age shall ride in a rear-facing car seat until they weigh 40 pounds or more or are at least 40 inches tall.
Yes, that means unbuckled adult passengers in the back seat can face fines and court costs of up to $200. Children younger than eight years old must be in a child safety seat or booster seat unless they are taller than 4 feet 9 inches. Fines can be as high as $250 plus court costs.
