Seat belts and child seats in Yukon (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: Drivers must wear the seat belt, and passengers over 14 must wear it where the seat has one. A child under 6 must be secured in a prescribed child restraint system; the types are set by regulation, which was not read.
| 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 child under 6 must be secured in a prescribed child restraint system. A passenger over 5 but under 15 must wear the seat belt where one is installed or available. [1] |
| Children in the front seatPassenger cars | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Rear-facing child seat in front with active airbagPassenger cars | ⚠ Not yet verified |
Notes
- The Act leaves the types of child restraint system to regulation (s. 196); the regulation was not read, so no weight or height limits are stated.
Sources
- Government of Yukon: Motor Vehicles Act, RSY 2002, c. 153, sections 194 and 198 (unofficial consolidation, Internet Archive snapshot of 18 September 2026) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
Yukon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yukon | Yes | Yes | Under 6: prescribed child restraint | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| British Columbia | Yes | Yes | Booster until 145 cm (children under 9) | ⚠ Not yet verified | No: not with an active front airbag |
| Northwest Territories | Yes | Yes | Infant <9 kg rear-facing; 9-18 kg restraint; <15 belt | ⚠ Not yet verified | No |
More rules in Yukon
- CannabisPossession for personal use: Legal within limits (19+) · Growing at home: Yes, up to 4 plants at the dwelling
- Car speed limitsBuilt-up areas: 50 km/h · Outside built-up areas (single carriageway): 50 km/h (unless posted)
- Minimum age for a car driving licenceMinimum age for a car licence: 16 · Earliest age to drive a car supervised: 15 (learner's licence)
- E-bikes and speed pedelecsLegal class: Cycle (bicycle rules)
- Statutory minimum wageNational statutory minimum wage: Yes · Current adult minimum wage (gross): $18.51 per hour
- Using a mobile phone while drivingHolding a phone while driving banned: Banned · Hands-free use: Full licence holders only
- Tobacco and nicotine age limitsMinimum age to buy tobacco: 19 · Minimum age to buy e-cigarettes: 19
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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.