As of June 1, 2006, the State of Wisconsin has implemented new laws regarding the use of child safety seats in vehicles. We at the Sheriff's Department look to provide accurate information, to help parents keep their children safe.Rear Facing Child Safety Seat in the Back Seat is required when:~the child is under the age of 1 yearOR~the child weighs less than 20 pounds.Forward Facing Child Safety Seat in the Back Seat is required when:~the child is at least 1 year old but less than 4 years old.~the child weighs at least 20 pounds but less than 40 pounds.Booster Seat is required when:~the child is at least 4 years old but less than 8 years old.~the child weighs at least 40 pounds, but less than 80 pounds~the child is LESS than 57 inches tall.Safety Belts are required when:~the child is 8 years old or olderOR~the child weighs 80 pounds or moreOR~the child is 57 inches or taller* The Child Safety Seat must be in the back seat if the vehicle is equipped with a back seat.Exemptions:
~Child whose body size, physical or medical condition makes safety restraints unreasonable are still exempt from the booster seat and safety belt laws.~There is NO LONGER a "personal needs" exemption, allowing the child to be removed from the safety seat for feeding, diapering, other personal needs, while the vehicle is in motion.For further information about child restraint safety contact Sgt. Kristy DeBlaey or Deputy Diane Allen at (920) 459-3111.
