Montana § 61-9-420 - Child Safety Restraint Systems -- Standards -- Exemptions
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 61-9-420 — Child Safety Restraint Systems -- Standards -- Exemptions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 61-9-420. Child Safety Restraint Systems -- Standards -- Exemptions
Child safety restraint systems -- standards -- exemptions. (1) A motor vehicle passenger who is under 2 years of age must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child safety restraint system that complies with federal motor vehicle safety standards. (2) A motor vehicle passenger who is between 2 years of age and up to 4 years of age must be properly restrained in a rear-facing or forward-facing child safety restraint system with an internal harness that complies with federal motor vehicle safety standards. (3) A motor vehicle passenger who is between 4 years of age and up to 8 years of age must be properly restrained in a forward-facing child safety restraint system with an internal harness or a child booster seat that is secured with a vehicle lap-shoulder seat belt, whichever is applicable, that complies with federal motor vehicle safety standards. (4) A motor vehicle passenger who is at least 9 years of age or has outgrown the height or weight limits of a child booster seat as set by the manufacturer, whichever comes first, must be secured with a motor vehicle adult safety belt. (5) A child safety restraint system pursuant to 61-9-419 through 61-9-423 must be installed, adjusted, and used according to the manufacturer instructions. (6) The department may by rule exempt from the requirements of this section a child who because of a physical or medical condition or body size cannot be placed in a child safety restraint system.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 61-9-420
What does Montana Code Annotated § 61-9-420 cover?
Section 61-9-420 ("Child Safety Restraint Systems -- Standards -- Exemptions") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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