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Any child under 5 years old must be secured in a child restraint system.
Any child at least 5 years old but under 8 years old who is also 4'9" tall or shorter must be secured in a child restraint system.
It is AND not or, meaning that the law applies to children who meet BOTH the age and height requirements.
Examples:
Examples:
Your daughter is 6 years old and 4'1" tall. She must be in a child restraint system when riding in a vehicle. She is more than 5 years old but not yet 8 years old, and not taller than 4'9".
Your daughter is 9 years old and 4'5" tall. She is not required by law to be in a child restraint system. Although she is not taller than 4'9", she is not under 8 years old.
Your son is 7 years old and 5'2" tall. He is not required by law to be in a child restraint system. Although he is more than 5 years old but not yet 8 years old, he is taller than 4'9".
Your son is 7 years old, 4'8" tall and weighs 70 pounds. He must be in a child restraint system. He is more than 5 years old but not yet 8 years old, and not taller than 4'9".
Your daughter is 9 years old and 4'5" tall. She is not required by law to be in a child restraint system. Although she is not taller than 4'9", she is not under 8 years old.
Your son is 7 years old and 5'2" tall. He is not required by law to be in a child restraint system. Although he is more than 5 years old but not yet 8 years old, he is taller than 4'9".
Your son is 7 years old, 4'8" tall and weighs 70 pounds. He must be in a child restraint system. He is more than 5 years old but not yet 8 years old, and not taller than 4'9".
Weight is not a factor in Arizona. The intent of this law is to improve the safety of children riding in our vehicles who are too big for a car seat, but still not big enough for a regular, factory-installed seat belt to provide adequate protection in the event of an accident. Note: there are exceptions to the law for certain types of older vehicles, RVs, and transport for emergencies.
What if you have a child that is older but still rather small? Can you have them use a booster seat in the car? Of course you can, but that's up to you."
What if you have a child that is older but still rather small? Can you have them use a booster seat in the car? Of course you can, but that's up to you."
Also remember that kids are safer in the back seat than the front. If that is not possible, make sure the airbag is turned off.
Hopefully this helps clarifies the new law. Happy and safe driving from your friends at FooteWork!
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