WRPD: Child Safety Seat Law Reminders | Community Spirit

Here are a few quick things to remember about the child safety seat law:

Children under 8 years old must be properly secured in an approved car or booster seat while riding in:
 

•    Passenger automobile
•    Van
•    Pickup truck

The car or booster seat must be:

•   In the rear seat (some exceptions apply)
•   Be installed according to the manufacture instructions

Exemptions:

•   Written release from a physician
•   A child who is under 8 years old but over 57" tall

Exceptions:
  A child who is under 8 years of age and over 40 pounds may use a lap belt only in place of a car or booster seat when:

• Vehicle is not equipped with a lap/shoulder belt
• All seating positions with lap/shoulder belts are being   used to restrain other children

For additional information - Georgia Highway Safety