Highways and Public Works

Stage Three - Over 22kg/48lbs

Booster seats only have one step for safe installation.

The seat belt system secures both the child and the booster seat into the vehicle.

Please remember that even when a booster seat is unoccupied, the seat belt assembly must be done up around the booster seat so that, in the event of a collision, it does not become a projectile.

Securing your child and booster seat properly into your vehicle

 

Step 1 - Read your manuals:

  • Ensure you have read both your vehicle manual and your booster seat manual

Step 2 - Pick a seating location:

  • The best location for any booster seat is in the centre back seat. However, in some vehicles and situations this is not possible.
  • Regardless of the seating position that you pick, you will need to ensure that 80% of the booster seat is supported by the vehicle seat. If this cannot be achieved you will need to find a new seating position or a different booster seat.
  • If your vehicle is equipped with side air bags, click here for more information.

Step 3 - Securing your child

  • All booster seats must be used with a lap/shoulder seat belt. 
  • Place your child on the booster seat
  • Place the lap portion of the seat belt over your child and booster seat and secure in place, ensure that it is positioned low and snugly over the child's hips
  • Ensure that the shoulder portion of the seat belt is sitting diagonally across the middle of your child's shoulder. (Consult your booster seat manual if you need to adjust the shoulder belt)
  • Ensure that the midpoint of your child's ears is NOT above the back of the head rest or car seat. If they are their booster seat can not be used and another one should be purchased that is taller.

Never place the shoulder belt under the arm or behind the back of your child. In the event of a collision these actions, could cause serious injury. For more information on collisions and car seats, visit our car seats and collisions page.

Your child should stay in a booster seat until he/she are at least 145cm/4' 9" tall.

*** Note: When switching your car seat from a harness system to a booster seat, you must remove the harness system completely from your car seat.***

Further Information:

Transport Canada - Stage 3 - Booster Seats

Canada Safety Council - Stage 3 - Booster Seats

 

Contact Car Seat Safety Program

Government of Yukon
Department of Highways and Public Works
Box 2703 (W-17)
Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6

Phone: (867) 667-5832
Toll free (in Yukon): 1-800-661-0408, local 5832
Fax: (867) 667-5799
Email: road.safety@gov.yk.ca