Child Seat Policy
Updated Oct 31, 2026
This child seat policy sets out the seat types True North VIP provides, the price, which vehicles take them and the details we need when you book. True North VIP is a chauffeured car service based in New York City, serving Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, Long Island, Westchester, New Jersey and Connecticut. Child seats are $25 each, in SUVs and Sprinters only, not sedans.
| Policy at a glance | Detail |
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| Price | $25 per seat |
| Vehicles | Executive SUV, Luxury SUV, Jet Sprinter and Executive Sprinter |
| Not available in | Executive Sedan and Luxury Sedan |
| How many | Up to 2 per direction in an SUV, more in a Sprinter |
| Seat types | All kinds stocked: infant (rear-facing), convertible, booster |
| What we need | The child's age, weight, height and the seat setup |
| Your own seat | Allowed if it is in good condition and right for the child |
Example prices from our booking engine, October 2026. Taxes, tolls and fees included; gratuity optional. Your exact price is shown before you book.
For family trips, see our family car service page.
Seat Types Available
Child seats of every type (infant, convertible and booster) are $25 each in SUVs and Sprinters, never in sedans: up to 2 per direction in an SUV, more in a Sprinter, and in mini coaches and coaches after we discuss the trip. Infant seats face the rear. Convertible seats can face the rear or the front. Booster seats are for older children who have outgrown a harness seat. Tell us which you need when you book so the right seat is in the car.
| Seat type | Setup | Usually for |
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| Infant seat | Rear-facing | Babies |
| Convertible seat | Rear-facing or forward-facing | Babies and toddlers, by the seat's limits |
| Booster seat | Used with the vehicle seat belt | Older children who have outgrown a harness seat |
Each seat is used within the maker's height and weight limits.
Infant seatRear-facingUsually for: Babies 
Convertible seatRear-facing or forward-facingUsually for: Babies and toddlers, by the seat's limits 
Booster seatUsed with the vehicle seat beltUsually for: Older children who have outgrown a harness seat
Information Required at Booking
When you add a child seat, we need four details: the child's age, weight and height, and the setup you want, which is rear-facing, forward-facing or booster. These let us prepare the right seat type and plan the installation before pickup. Add them for each child.
| Detail | Why we ask |
|---|---|
| Age | State rules are set partly by age |
| Weight | Each seat has weight limits |
| Height | Each seat has height limits |
| Setup | Rear-facing, forward-facing or booster |
Compliance with Child Passenger Safety Laws
Child seat rules vary by state, and we aim to follow the rules where we drive and the maker's limits for each seat. In New York, children must ride in a child safety seat or booster seat until their 8th birthday, and children under 2 must ride in a rear-facing seat, according to the NY DMV.
| State | Where to read the rules |
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| New York | NY DMV occupant restraint law |
| New Jersey | Safe Kids Worldwide, New Jersey laws |
| Connecticut | CT DMV child passenger safety |
For a plain-language guide, read child seats in a car service.
Installation & Responsibility
Child seats are installed and used according to the maker's instructions. The parent or guardian is responsible for checking that the child is properly secured before the ride begins. If you bring your own seat, it must be in good condition and right for the child. The chauffeur can help with placement, but the final fit is yours.
Safety & Refusal of Service
If a child is not properly secured, the chauffeur may delay or refuse the ride until the child can be safely restrained. This protects the child and everyone in the car. To avoid delays, give us the child's details when you book and check the fit before the car pulls away.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a child seat?
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Each child seat is $25. Add it when you book.
Which vehicles can take a child seat?
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Child seats fit in the Executive SUV, Luxury SUV, Jet Sprinter and Executive Sprinter: up to 2 per direction in an SUV and more in a Sprinter. Mini coaches and coaches can take them after we discuss the trip. They are not available in sedans.
What seat types do you have?
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We stock all kinds of child seats: infant seats (rear-facing), convertible seats (rear-facing or forward-facing) and booster seats. Request the seats you need when you book.
What do you need to know about my child?
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We need the child's age, weight and height, and the setup you want. This lets us prepare the right seat.
Can I bring my own car seat?
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Yes, if it is in good condition and right for the child. The chauffeur can help with placement, but the guardian is responsible for the final fit.
What are the car seat rules in New York?
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According to the NY DMV, children must ride in a child safety seat or booster seat until their 8th birthday. Children under 2 must ride rear-facing.
Can the chauffeur refuse the ride?
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Yes. If a child is not properly secured, the chauffeur may delay or refuse the ride until the child is safely restrained.
For how to choose a car service with a seat, see our guide to the best car service with a car seat in NYC.
Contact
To add a child seat or ask about one, call 888-887-0324, 24/7, or email info@truenorthvip.com. Have the child's age, weight and height ready. You can also add seats when you book online.