Car Seat Education
In the U.S., motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death among children. Proper child restraint and seat belt usage can drastically reduce the chances of death or serious injury if a crash occurs.
Florida law requires the use of seat belts or child restraint devices by:
Drivers of motor vehicles
All front seat passengers
All children riding in a vehicle under 18
Florida law requires children age 5 and under to be secured properly in a crash-tested, federally approved child restraint device. Children ages 0 to 3 must be in child restraint devices of a separate carrier or a vehicle manufacturer鈥檚 integrated child seat.
Children age 4 through 5 must be in a separate carrier, integrated child seat or booster seat.
The best seat is the one that fits your child鈥檚 size, is correctly installed, fits well in your car, and is used properly every time you drive.
Be sure to read the seat鈥檚 instruction manual and the portion of your vehicle鈥檚 owner manual when installing a car seat in your vehicle.
Find help in your community
There are car seat inspection and fitting stations in your local community that can assist you.