18 September 2025
New Car Seat Law Begins In Montana Oct. 1
Area residents should be aware that Montana’s new car seat law goes into effect on Oct. 1.
The new law includes:
• Children under the age of 2 must ride in a rear-facing car seat that meets federal safety standards.
• Use a rear or forward-facing car seat with an internal harness for children ages 2-4.
• Children, between the ages of 4-8, must use a forward-facing seat with




