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FL S0316
Bill
AI Summary
- Increases child restraint requirements from age 5 to age 7 or until child reaches 4 feet 9 inches in height, effective January 1, 2011
- Specifies approved restraint devices include vehicle manufacturer's integrated child seats, separate child safety seats, or child booster seats that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213
- Requires child restraint devices for ages 0-3 to be separate carriers or integrated seats; allows ages 4-7 to use booster seats, separate carriers, or integrated seats
- Provides exceptions from booster seat requirements for emergency situations and children with documented medical conditions necessitating an exception
- Allows courts to dismiss first violation charges upon proof that a federally approved child restraint device has been purchased or obtained
- Establishes grace period from July 1, 2010 to January 1, 2011 during which violators receive verbal warnings and educational materials instead of citations
Legislative Description
Child-restraint Requirements/Motor Vehicles [CPSC]
Last Action
Died in Messages
4/30/2010
Committee Referrals
Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations3/15/2010
Criminal Justice2/8/2010
Transportation12/9/2009
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