What are the laws about child restraint systems?

In Florida, it is illegal for any person to operate a vehicle with a child under age 6 who is not properly restrained in a child safety seat, booster seat, or vehicle safety belt system. This law applies regardless of whether or not the child is in the front or back seat of the vehicle. Children aged 6 up to 18 years must be safely restrained in either a child safety seat, booster seat, or safety belts. All child safety seats must meet the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 and be labeled as such. All children under 3 years of age must be secured in a separate carrier or a vehicle manufacturer’s integrated child seat. All children 3 to 5 years of age must be restrained in a separate carrier, an integrated child seat, or a safety belt. Booster seats are required for children who have outgrown their baby or child safety seat. All children 4 to 8 years of age or who have reached at least 4 feet 9 inches in height must properly use a booster seat in addition to a lap and shoulder belt. It is important to remember that the driver of the vehicle is primarily responsible for ensuring that all passengers are properly restrained. In Florida, failure to comply with these laws is a non-moving violation resulting in a fine of up to $60 and 3 points against the driver’s license.

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