Child Carseat Laws in Florida
Florida, like most Amerian states, has specific requirements for children and car seats. Ensuring that you follow all Florida car seat requirements helps keep your child safe.
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Florida has car seat laws in effect for children under the age of 3, and for children ages 4 to 5. According to the Florida Highway Patrol website, children age 3 and under must be restrained in a car seat that meets federal approval standards. Children ages 4 to 5 must be in either a federally approved car seat or buckled into a seat using a seat belt.
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Drivers in Florida who don't properly restrain a child can be issued a ticket and must pay a fine of at least $60, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. In addition to the fine, violators must also pay court fees, which start at $10. The person driving the vehicle is responsible for ensuring a child is properly restrained.
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Though not required by law, the Florida Department of Transportation, or DOT, recommends keeping infants and small children in rear-facing car seats and then a forward-facing seat until they exceed the height or weight requirements of each seat. The DOT also suggests that children ride in a booster seat until the age of 8 or until they are 4 feet, 9 inches tall for the safest ride.
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