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Children should stay in a booster seat until adult seat belts fit correctly, typically when children reach about 4 feet 9 inches in height and are 8 to 12 years of age. Most children will not fit in a seat belt alone until 10 to 12 years of age.
- Can a 7 year old sit without a car seat?
- Can an 8 year old ride without a booster?
- What is a backless booster seat?
- What is the weight for a booster seat?
Can a 7 year old sit without a car seat?
California's Occupant Protection Law
Children under the age of 8 are required to be secured in a car or booster seat. Children who are 8 years old OR at least 4'9” may be secured by a booster seat, but at minimum wear a seat belt.
Can an 8 year old ride without a booster?
Current California Law:
Children under the age of 8 must be secured in a car seat or booster seat in the back seat. Children who are 8 years of age OR have reached 4'9” in height may be secured by a booster seat, but at a minimum must be secured by a safety belt.
What is a backless booster seat?
Backless Boosters
These are specialized cushions children sit on. The booster raises the child up off the vehicle seat, leading to a better seat belt fit. Backless boosters all have seat belt guides which keep the seat belt over the correct place on the child's body.
What is the weight for a booster seat?
3 We know that children should use a car seat or booster seat until they are 4 feet 9 inches (57 inches) tall and weigh between 80 and 100 pounds, when they can safely ride using a seat belt.
