Under 20 Pounds

• Any child who weighs less than 20 pounds must ride in a rear-facing seat in at least the second row of a vehicle.
  
  

1 Year Old

• Any child who is younger than 12 months must sit in a rear-facing child seat in at least the second row. In order for a child to move into a forward-facing car seat, the child must meet both the weight and age requirement.
  
  

1 to 3 Years of Age

• Children must ride in a federally approved safety harness through 3 years of age. This seat can be a vehicle integrated seat or separate seat purchased from a retailer.
  
  

4 to 5 years of Age

• Children ages 4 to 5 years can ride in separate seat purchased from a retailer, a vehicle integrated seat, or seat belt. Children need to ride in a booster seat if the seat belt does not rest on the child’s chest and lap properly. Shoulder belts should cross the center of the chest and collarbone. Lap belts should lay low and tight across the hips.
  
  

Age 6 to 18

• Any child under the age of 18 must use a seat belt regardless of the child’s placement in the vehicle.
  
  

Fine

• The fine for violating Florida car seat laws is $60 and three points on the driver’s record.