Legislation

Motor vehicle crashes kill and injure more children in the United States and in Iowa than any other cause. In Iowa, approximately 40 children under the age of 16 are killed each year in motor vehicle crashes, which is equivalent to one child every 6 days. In addition, 7,905 more children are injured annually in motor vehicle crashes.

Iowa's Child Passenger Safety Law:

• Children must ride in an appropriate rear facing child safety seat until one year of age AND at least 20 pounds.
• Children must ride in a child safety seat or booster seat throught the age of 5 years.  (Seats must be used in accordance with manufacturer's directions.)
• Children ages 6 through 10 must ride in a booster seat or vehicle seat belt.

If you would like more information on Iowa’s Child Restraint Legislation, please call 515-241-5963 or log onto www.blankchildrens.org/cps.