FL Carseat Question

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  • kitkat
    Senior Member
    • Jun 2009
    • 618

    FL Carseat Question

    We are heading to FL for vacation next month and I was checking the carseat laws. Am I reading the law correctly that in FL children 6 years and older do not have to ride in a booster seat?
  • happymom
    Daycare.com Member
    • May 2015
    • 1809

    #2
    While that is legally correct, it is very important that children who do not pass the five step test ride in an appropriate restraint.
    -back against the vehicle seat
    -knees bent at the edge of the seat
    -lap belt sits on top of thighs
    -proper shoulder belt fit
    -kid sits properly entire trip



    Kids under 5 should ride in a 5 point harness and all children under 2 should ride rear facing.

    This is the way the state law reads, it is extremely outdated and parents should go (way) beyond what is required by law. http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/.../0316.613.html

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