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• Which states have the safest child car seat laws?

  • Laws and Legal Info > Traffic and Safety Laws > Child Car Seat Laws

  Every state, including the District of Columbia, has child safety seat laws. But unfortunately, for you, the parent, there is no legal uniformity. Each state mandates its own requirements, often based on a child’s age and/or size. No stats are available as to which states have the safest children, but we can assume that states with stricter child safety laws will have the lowest statistics. Currently only two states, Wyoming and Tennessee, mandate child safety seats or boosters for kids up to eight years old. And both require rear seat riding, if available. The following 26 states have child safety seat laws covering kids up to seven years old. Alaska Colorado (Actually, all children younger than eight.) Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Hawaii Illinois Indiana Kansas Maine..

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• What are the car seat laws in regard to a booster seat?

  • Laws and Legal Info > Traffic and Safety Laws > Child Car Seat Laws

  Children 2 to 5 years of age prematurely using safety belts are four times more likely to suffer a serious head injury in an auto accident than kids who are restrained in safety seats or booster seats. State laws should require children to be in age-and size-appropriate child safety seats or seat belts. However, most state child car seat laws are very vague. See the grid below for more inforamtion on car seat laws. Parents should remember that it’s not age that determines when a child no longer has to ride in a child safety seat, it’s weight and height. Children who are shorter and thinner than their peers may need to ride in a safety seat for a bit longer in order to stay safe. The best way to determine if your child needs a booster seat is “The 5-Step Test.” Can..

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• Will I get a ticket if I don't follow my state's child car seat laws?

  • Laws and Legal Info > Traffic and Safety Laws > Child Car Seat Laws

  You want your children to travel safely--and you don't want to get a ticket for not adhering to your state's child car seat laws. Before you leave home, be sure to check this list to see if you could get a ticket for not securing your children properly...

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• Do lemon laws apply to new cars and used cars?

  • Laws and Legal Info > Lemon Law

  Lemon Laws for New and Used Cars Every state has a Lemon Law that protects new cars, but only a few extend lemon protection to used cars (see grid below). Depending on your state you can find Lemon Law information at either your Attorney General's website or at the website for the Department of Consumer Affairs. You'll find detailed information on what defines a lemon car, how to file a claim, compensation options and the importance on keeping copies of e-mails, work orders, and auto repair bills from the mechanic. Hiring a Lemon Law Lawyer If you opt to file a lemon car claim, it's in your best interest to hire a Lemon Law attorney. Otherwise you'll face off on your own against the manufacturer's lawyers who are skilled and experienced at defending against lemon charges. They understand..

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• Am I required to have license plates on the front and back of my car?

  • Registration > License Plates

  Currently 31 states and the District of Columbia require all registered vehicles to display two license plates. Nineteen states mandate only one license plate. Consult the grid below to see state-by-state plate requirements.  Drivers in states that require only one license plate must display the plate on the rear of the vehicle. Most of those states will allow the vacant front slot to be used for a novelty and/or customized plate. For more information regarding license plate rules and regulations, contact your state's DMV office. ..

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