WHAT ARE THE LAWS IN ONTARIO REGARDING CAR SEAT USE?
The law stipulates that it is mandatory for anyone transporting children to make sure children are properly secured in an infant seat, child seat, or booster seat. This would apply to all people equally, including tourists. Rear-facing infant car seats are required for infants weighing 9kg (20 lbs) or less. Forward-facing child car seats are required for children weighing between 9kg and 18 kg (20 to 40 lbs), children about one year of age. Booster seats are required for children under the age of eight, weighing more than 18 kg but less than 36 kg (40-80 lbs) and who stands less than 145 cm (4 feet 9 inches) tall. A child can start using a seatbelt alone once any one of the following criteria is met: – child turns eight years old – child weighs 36 kg (80 lbs) – child is 145 cm (4 feet 9 inches) tall.
