Car seat rules / law in Florida?

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formie

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Hi All just trying to find out what the car seat laws are in Florida for our upcoming trip. I have looked online but there seems to be varying answers. We will be hiring a car but need to know whether we need to bring a booster for our son who is 7 (and around 4ft5) or if he is OK without?

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Tinkerbell397

Tinkerbell397

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@formie ....this is what I found. I would er on the side of caution and use a booster.

Florida law requires children under 5 years of age to be properly restrained no matter where they are seated in the vehicle. Children through age 3 must be secured in a separate carrier (child safety seat) or in a vehicle manufacturer's integrated child safety seat. For children ages 4 - 5, a separate carrier, an integrated child safety seat, or a safety belt may be used. If a safety belt does not fit the child correctly, a booster set should be used to correctly position the lap and shoulder belts once they outgrow forward facing child safety seats (generally at about 40 pounds and 4 years old). Children from approximately 40-80 pounds and under 4'9" in height should ride in a booster seat.
 
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