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Realizing the crucial role that car seats play in child safety, Georgia lawmakers have passed laws and regulations pertaining to their use.
According to Georgia law:
ALL children under the age of six, regardless of how tall they are, must ride in the backseat of a car. A child is safer in the back and farthest away from the force of an airbag. Remember that airbags are designed to save adults, and since they deploy with great force they can be fatal to children.
Children under the age of six are required to be in either a car seat or a booster seat suitable for their age and height.
If there is not a back seat in the vehicle (e.g., a truck) or if other restrained children are in the back seat, Georgia law permits a child under the age of six to sit in front if restrained in the proper car seat or booster.
Georgia’s Primary Safety Belt Law allows law enforcement officers to issue a citation if they OBSERVE a seat belt offense. They do not need to stop the driver for another traffic violation first, as in some other states.
Failure to obey Georgia law can result in a fine of up to $50 and one point against your license per improperly restrained child. The fine and points may be doubled if a second incident occurs.
The Law Experts and Marietta Family Law suggest several other tips to ensure your child’s safety while riding in a motor vehicle:
Children under the age of 13 should ride in the backseat.
Holding a child in your lap or placing a car seat in the front seat instead of the back could put your child’s life in serious danger.
Avoid using a used child car seat or one that has been in an accident.
Buckle up even on short trips around the corner. Most car accidents occur within a 5 mile radius of the home, according to a 2001 study by Progressive Insurance.
Contact Pugh, Barrett, Canale, and Leslie by phone at 770-424-8381 and Marietta Family Law Lawyers or visit their
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