Seat belts and child seats in Saskatchewan (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: The driver and passengers aged 16 or over must wear the seat belt where one is provided. Passengers under 16 must be belted or, depending on weight, age and height, in a child restraint or booster seat. A booster seat is required for a passenger under 7 who weighs more than 18 kg but less than 36 kg and is under 145 cm tall.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Seat belt compulsory in front seatsPassenger cars | Yes [1] |
| Seat belt compulsory in rear seatsPassenger cars | Yes [1] |
| Child restraint required untilPassenger cars | A passenger who weighs 18 kg or less must be in a child restraint system or infant restraint system. A passenger under 7 who weighs more than 18 kg but less than 36 kg and is under 145 cm tall must be on a booster seat. Other passengers under 16 must wear the seat belt. [1] |
| Children in the front seatPassenger cars | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Rear-facing child seat in front with active airbagPassenger cars | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Booster seat untilPassenger cars | A passenger under 7 who weighs more than 18 kg but less than 36 kg and is under 145 cm tall must use a booster seat. [1] |
Sources
- Office of the King's Printer, Saskatchewan: The Traffic Safety Act, SS 2004, c T-18.1, section 248 (consolidated, PDF) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
Saskatchewan and neighbouring provinces and territories
| Province or territory | Seat belt compulsory in front seats | Seat belt compulsory in rear seats | Child restraint required until | Children in the front seat | Rear-facing child seat in front with active airbag |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saskatchewan | Yes | Yes | 18 kg or less: child seat; under 7, to 145 cm: booster | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Alberta | Yes | Yes | Under 6 and 18 kg or less; no booster law | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Manitoba | Yes | Yes | Under 9, 36 kg and 145 cm (all three) | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Northwest Territories | Yes | Yes | Infant <9 kg rear-facing; 9-18 kg restraint; <15 belt | ⚠ Not yet verified | No |
More rules in Saskatchewan
- CannabisPossession for personal use: Legal within limits (19+) · Growing at home: Yes, up to 4 plants per household
- Car speed limitsBuilt-up areas: Posted limit; 80 km/h if unsigned · Outside built-up areas (single carriageway): 80 km/h
- Minimum age for a car driving licenceMinimum age for a car licence: 16 (Class 5, after 9 months as a learner) · Earliest age to drive a car supervised: 16, supervised (15 with driver education)
- E-bikes and speed pedelecsLegal class: Bicycle rules · Minimum age: 14
- Fireworks
- Statutory minimum wageNational statutory minimum wage: Yes · Current adult minimum wage (gross): $15.70 per hour
- Using a mobile phone while drivingHolding a phone while driving banned: Banned · Hands-free use: Voice or one touch; not for GDL
- Tobacco and nicotine age limitsMinimum age to buy tobacco: 19 · Minimum age to buy e-cigarettes: 19
- Drinking age and alcohol salesMinimum age to buy beer and wine: 19 · Minimum age to buy spirits: 19
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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.