Effective November 1, 2019, all children under the age of 2 must ride in a rear-facing car seat. Safety tips for specific seats and age groups:New York state child safety laws require children to ride in car seats until they are eight years old. New York mandates that all children under the age of 8 must be properly restrained in a child safety seat or booster seat. New York law requires that children under the age of two must ride in a rearfacing car seat. Office Hours: Monday - Friday: AM - PM Address: County Services Complex 2714 State Highway 29 Johnstown, NY 12095 Phone: (518) 736-5720 "If there are defects found in the car seat, parents can receive a new car seat for free. In Indiana and across the United States, 4 out of 5 car seats are installed incorrectly. On July 1st, 2011, Georgia introduced a law requiring all children under 8 to be in a car or booster seat appropriate for their health and weight. Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop, who is also running for governor of the Garden State, floated the idea, according to Fox 5 New York.