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This act modifies the law with respect to the use of child passenger safety restraint systems and booster seats. The act requires children of certain ages, weights and heights to be restrained by either a child passenger restraint system, booster seat or safety belt.

Age ~ Weight ~ Height Classifications

  1. LESS THAN 4 YEARS OLD -This act requires children less than four years old, regardless of weight, to use an appropriate child passenger restraint system.

  2. LESS THAN 40 POUNDS - The act requires children weighing less than 40 pounds, regardless of age, to be secured in a child passenger restraint system appropriate for the child.

  3. LESS THAN 8 YEARS OLD/80 POUNDS OUR UNDER 4'9" - Children ages 4 to 7, who weigh at least 40 pounds but less than 80 pounds and are less than 4'9" tall, must be secured in a child restraint system or booster seat appropriate for that child.

  4. GREATER THAN 80 POUNDS OR TALLER THAN 4'9" - Children who are at least 80 pounds or children taller than 4'9" shall be secured by a vehicle safety belt or booster seat appropriate for that child.

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