Effective January 1, 2008.
It is the law in Prince Edward Island that children traveling in vehicles are safely secured in a car seat or booster seat that is appropriate for their age, weight and height.
Rear-Facing Car Seat
Infants from birth weight to 10 kg (22 lb) and a minimum of one year of age must travel in a rear-facing child restraint seat.
Forward Facing Car Seat
Children weighing 10 kg (22 lb) or more and age 1, but less than 18 kg (40 lb) may ride in a forward facing seat.
Booster Seat
Effective January 1, 2008, Children may ride in a booster seat if they are over 18 kg (40 lb), and they are 9 years of age or less and are less than 145 cm (57 inches).
Seat Belt
Children that are 10 years old or 145 cm (4 feet, 9 inches) may move to an adult seat belt.