The car seat and/or booster seat must:
- Be appropriate for the child’s weight & height
- Meet all federal standards
- Be installed and used according to the manufacturer’s
instructions
Exemptions:
- Children under age 8 whose height is over 4’9” (57”)
- Parent or Guardian has a written statement from a physician that the child has a physical or medical
condition that prevents placing or restraining them as required by law
Exceptions:
A child under age 8 and weighing at least 40 pounds is not exempt from the law. They may use a lap belt only instead of a car seat or booster seat when:
The vehicle is not equipped with lap & shoulder belts; or Excluding the driver’s seat, all seating positions with lap & shoulder belts are being used to restrain other children. In this case, the placement of car seats/boosters seats should be evaluated to determine if they can be repositioned to provide the best protection for all children being transported.
Fine:
1st conviction – not more than $50
2nd & subsequent convictions – not more than $100
Points assessed against violator’s driver’s license:
1st conviction – 1 point, 2nd & subsequent convictions – 2 points
For more information about the Georgia law visit www.gahighwaysafety.org
