As long as possible–often until after age two and 30 lbs.
Use until the child reaches the highest weigh or height allowed by car seat manufacturer.
Once a child is too big for a forward-facing seat, move to the booster. At least age four, 40 lbs.
Booster seat recommended until the seat belt fits correctly. No younger than age eight.
Utah Child Passenger Safety Week 2026
Check out the following car seat checkpoint events. All events are free and open to the public.
Box Elder County
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Safe Kids Bear River
Bear River Valley Hospital
905 N. 1000 W. Tremonton, UT 84337
Appointments Required Call 435.792.6451
Davis County
Friday, September 28, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Safe Kids Davis County/
AAA Farmington Branch
1067 W. Grand Avenue, ste 101
Farmington, UT 84025
Saturday, September 26, 2026
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Safe Kids Davis County
Family Enrichment Center
320 S. 500 E.
Kaysville, UT 84037
Appointments Required Call 435.792.6515
Salt Lake County
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Bluffdale City Day Ranch Park
15345 S. Puma Mountain Way
Bluffdale, Utah 84065
Thursday, September 17, 2026
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Safe Kids Salt Lake City
Utah Cultural Celebration Center
1355 W. 3100 S.
West Valley City, UT 84119
Appointments Required Call 385.468.5284
Saturday September 26, 2026
12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Comunidad Materna
Utah State Fairpark
155 N. 1000 W.
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Sevier County
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Safe Kids CentralCentral Utah Health Dept.1000 N. Centennial Park Dr.
Richfield, UT 84701
Summit County
Thursday, September 24, 2026
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Safe Kids Summit CountySummit County Health Dept.650 Round Valley Dr.
Park City, UT 84060
Utah County
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Saratoga Springs Police Dept.Saratoga Springs Public Safety Building367 S. Saratoga Road
Saratoga Springs, UT 84045
Appointments required
Register at: healthevents.utahcounty.gov/event/3458or call 801.851.7513
Wasatch County
Thursday September 17, 2026
3:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Super Healthy Kids Clinic
Wasatch County Health Dept.
55 S. 500 E.
Heber City, UT 84032
Appointments Required Call 435.657.3502
Washington County
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Safe Kids Southwest
Root for Kids
2044 Mesa Palms Dr.
St. George, UT 84770
Weber County
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Safe Kids Weber-Morgan
Weber-Morgan Health Dept.
477 23rd Street
Ogden, UT 84401
Appointments Required
English classes: 801.399.7186
Spanish classes: 801.399.7182
Utah’s Law to Save Lives
The Law: All passengers must wear seat belts and children up to age 8 must be properly restrained in a car or booster seat. Remember, seat belts save lives. If you or anyone in your vehicle aren’t properly restrained, you can be issued a $45 citation.
For specifics on the law and exceptions, view the Utah Criminal and Traffic Code, Motor Vehicle Safety Belt Usage Act (Part 18, 41-6a-1803).
The Statistics Speak for Themselves
Seat Belts
are the single most effective traffic safety device for preventing death and injury
Wearing a Seat Belt
also helps the driver stay in the driver seat and helps maintain control of the vehicle
When the Driver
is unbuckled, 76% of children also ride unbuckled. When the driver is belted, 87% of children also ride with a seat Belt. Be an example and buckle up.
Unrestrained
Fatalities and serious injuries where the deceased/injured was not using a seat belt or legal restraint.
