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FL H0011
Bill
Status
Introduced
11/16/2010
Primary Sponsor
Barbara Watson
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AI Summary
- Increases child restraint requirement age from 5 to 7 years old and adds height requirement of less than 4 feet 9 inches for children in motor vehicles on Florida roadways
- Requires restraint devices be appropriate for the child's height and weight and comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, with devices secured per manufacturer's instructions
- Allows child booster seats for children aged 4-7 years but exempts from booster seat requirement those transporting children during emergency situations or with documented medical conditions requiring an exception
- Authorizes courts to dismiss first violations upon proof that a federally approved child restraint device has been purchased or obtained
- Creates grace period from July 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011 requiring only verbal warnings and educational materials for violations of new age 4-7 booster seat requirements, with full enforcement beginning January 1, 2012
Legislative Description
Child-restraint Requirements
Last Action
Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
5/7/2011
Committee Referrals
Transportation And Highway Safety Subcommittee1/10/2011
Full Bill Text
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