How old should a child be to ride in the car without a carseat or what is the weight the child should be?

Answer 1

This is regulated individually by each state/country, so you should check with the driving manual or on the dmv website of the state/country where you are driving. Typically, there is a weight limit for the child, under which they need to be in a car seat. Above that weight, a seat-belt is fine. 80 lbs is about the norm. Some states have different rules for children under 45 lbs.

Your child needs to be at least 8 or 9.

In the UK, your child must use a car seat until they are 12 years old or 135cm tall (whichever comes first).

Answer 2

in Canada, we go by weight not age and the weight is over 36kg (80lbs)

age is approxamitly 8 yrs old but you should make sure your child can sit with a seat belt on properly.

if they are too short then buy a booster seat that is the correct height

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Answer 3

If a child is between the age of 1-4 he/she has to use a car seat. But once the child is 5yrs or older it's up to parent(s)/guardian.

Answer 4

At least 13.