LATCH consists of lower attachments on child seats and a set of tether anchors in the vehicle to hold the child seat in place without the use of the vehicle's seat belts.

For additional information concerning LATCH, Defects & Recalls, Ease of use ratings and Growth Charts visit www.nhtsa.dot.gov (Available in English and Spanish)

 

Any person transporting any child, under one (1) year of age, or any child, weighing twenty pounds (20 lbs.) or less, in a motor vehicle upon a road, street or highway of Tennessee is responsible for the protection of the child and properly using a child passenger restraint system in a rear facing position, meeting federal motor vehicle safety standards in the rear seat if available or according to the child safety restraint system or vehicle manufacturer's instructions.

Child’s Age/Weight/Height	Type of Seat	Location of Seat
0-1 year & 20lbs. or less	Rear-facing	Rear seat if available*
1yr through 3yrs. & Greater than 20 lbs	Forward facing	Rear seat if available
4yrs through 8yrs & Less than 4’9” tall	Belt Positioning Booster Seat**	Rear Seat if available
9yrs through 12yrs greater than 4’9” tall	Seat belt system	Rear seat recommended
13yrs through 17yrs	Vehicle Seat Belt System