Car Seat Safety and Upcoming Changes to the Law to Better Protect Children

Car Seat Safety and Upcoming Changes to the Law to Better Protect Children

New requirements will go into effect on January 1, 2020 regarding children riding in cars. New requirements include:

  • Children up to age two must be in a rear-facing car seat.
  • Children from ages two to four must be in a forward-facing car seat.
  • After age four, children under 4’9’’ must be in a booster seat, which can mean up to ages 10 – 12.

Even at relatively low speeds such as 30 mph, children who don’t have the extra support of a car seat or booster seat can get severe, completely preventable injuries. Get more info here.

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