Child safety seat law to change Jan. 1








Child safety seat law to change Jan. 1



Child safety seat law to change Jan. 1


State Assemblywoman Fran Pavley (D-Woodland Hills) reminds parents of young children that beginning Jan. 1, they will need to take an extra safety measure when it comes to properly restraining their children in motor vehicles.


The new California law will require children to ride restrained in a child safety seat until they’re 6 years of age or weigh 60 pounds. This law is an expansion of the current law that requires children to ride in car seats up to four years of age and 40 pounds.


"In California, traffic accidents are the leading cause of death for children from ages four to 16 years old," said Pavley. "This important new law has the potential to save those lives. Standard auto seatbelts just weren’t designed for small children."


Parents are encouraged to use the following test to determine whether their child is ready for an adult belt. If the child does not meet any of these tests, he or she should be riding in a booster seat.


Does the child sit with hips all the way back against the auto seat?


Do the child’s knees bend comfortably at the edge of the auto seat?


Is the lap belt on the top part of the thighs?


Is the shoulder belt centered on the shoulder and chest?


Can the child stay seated in this position for the duration of the trip?


For more information about the proper use of child safety seats or to find an inspection location or certified child passenger safety technician, please visit via Internet www.nhtsa.gov.





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