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Are there any exemptions to the NY child safety seat laws? New York
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Exemptions to NY Child Restraint Laws
Exemptions to New York child safety laws come into play only when a child of a certain age group exceeds a designated weight and/or height.Currently there are two laws with exemptions:
Law: All kids younger than four must be properly secured in federally-approved baby car seats or child car seats that are attached to the vehicle by safety belts or universal child restraint anchorage (LATCH) systems.
Exemption: Any child younger than four years old who exceeds 40 pounds may instead use a booster seat secured with a lap and shoulder belt.
Law: All kids between the ages of four and seven must use either a booster seat secured with a lap and shoulder belt or a car seat.
Exemption: Any kid in this age group who tops 100 pounds or is more than 4’9’’ tall is given the legal green light to use a seat belt that has both a lap belt and a shoulder harness.
Penalties for Ignoring NY Child Restraint Laws
If caught violating any of New York's child restraint laws you could be hit with fines of up to $100 and have three points added to your drivers license record.Source for More Child Safety Seat Information
The NY DMV offers detailed information on car seats and car seat laws. It also provides links to brochures that provide tips on selecting and securing child car seats.
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