In the fall of 2024, the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) mailed letters to parents who once had an open dependecy and/or severance case.
Did you receive a letter? Visit the DCS letter page for more information.
Child Passenger Restraint Law
If you are driving a vehicle (post 1972) that transports less than 10 people, you are required to use child car seats for anyone between the ages of 0 to 8 years old and under 4'9" tall. Anyone who violates this is subject to a citation. If you have been cited for "failure to use" a child or infant car seat, you may have these options:
- Attend a Children Are Priceless Passengers Class. (This is not available in all counties)
- Classes last 1-hour and require a $35.00 registration fee
- You must preregister for this program
- Pay the fine on the citation
- Plead "Not Responsible" and request a court hearing
Resources:
Arizona Revised Statute 28-907 - Child restraint system; civil penalty; exemptions; notice; child restraint fund; definitions