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New Florida Child Passenger Seat Law
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Effective January 1, 2015 n Florida, children through age 5 are required to be transported safely in motor vehicles in child restraints as of January 1, 2015.
BUCKLE UP
The Florida Department of Transportation and the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles are working to ensure everyone is properly secured and safe every trip, every time. Simply put, no trip is too short to not buckle up! What does it mean to properly provide protection using a child restraint? There is a plethora of information on the subject of using child restraints, some including age and weight figures. These are recommendations from professionals on the best, safest way to protect your child, but what will law enforcement use? To properly use a child restraint, read the labels and manual on your child’s restraint and use it according to the manufacturer’s requirements for that seat. Not using your child’s restraint as
required by the seat manufacturer will result in a receiving: •A moving violation •3 points on driver’s license •Minimum $60 fine plus court costs and fees All seats have slightly different usage requirements, which is why improper restraint usage is such a problem. Download the Florida CPS Law Update Tip Cards on how to choose the best car seat for your child, as well as installation tips, then visit a fitting station near you for assistance on installation. k
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For Tip Cards to promote this information, the AAA flyer, or any of the other promotional materials visit floridaoprc.ce.ufl.edu