What the law says

The law requires that children be properly secured in a seat adapted to their weight and height until they are big enough to use a seat belt.

Child safety seats: it's the law!

Children must be secured in a child safety seat that is adapted to their weight and height until they are 9 years old or at least 145 cm tall.

Depending on the child’s weight and height, this seat should be either a rear- or a front-facing seat or a booster seat. For more information, see the Choosing and Using the Right Seat at the Right Time page. 

If you break the law

In addition to putting a child’s life in danger, you are committing an offence under the Highway Safety Code and are liable to:

• a fine of $80 to $100
• 3 demerit points

It is illegal to use a car seat purchased in another country

These seats do not meet Canadian standards.