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(California Nanny State) New Law Forces Older Kids Into Child Seats
Fox 5 San Diego ^ | January 1, 2012 | Rick Boone

Posted on 01/02/2012 9:36:11 AM PST by DogByte6RER

New Law Forces Older Kids Into Child Seats

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SAN DIEGO - A new California law that went into effect Sunday increased the age of child required to use a car seat.

The new state law indicates any child under eight years old must be in a car seat, and if the child is over eight years old and too small for an adult side seat, they also must be in that seat.

It's a change from the previous law for children under six and for those weighing less than 60 pounds.

The state insists keeping older kids in booster seats will increase their chance of surviving a crash by 45 percent. More than a million children will be impacted by the new law.

The purpose behind the law is keeping kids safe on the road.

"I'm totally for it," said Tyrica Reeves. She said if the state wants to increase the age even higher, that's okay with her.

Drivers caught violating the new law will face fines between $475 and $1000.

(Excerpt) Read more at fox5sandiego.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Culture/Society; Government; News/Current Events; US: California
KEYWORDS: biggovernment; carseat; childcarseat; cronycapitalism; kalifornia; nannystate; sacramento
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To: jpsb
You've had quite a life...I'm impressed.
Semper fi.
81 posted on 01/02/2012 12:06:38 PM PST by truthkeeper (Vote Against Barack Obama in 2012! (That's my story and I'm sticking to it.))
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To: eyedigress

none of ours had seat belts.


82 posted on 01/02/2012 12:09:27 PM PST by old gringo
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To: truthkeeper

Semper fi to you too my FR friend.


83 posted on 01/02/2012 12:23:42 PM PST by jpsb
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To: Jack Hydrazine
Will this law apply to illegal aliens or will they be exempted?

Exempted, I'm sure. Heck, they already exempted illegals who don't have driver's licenses from having their cars seized at sobriety checkpoints. So if you're a caucasian or US citizen without a license, your car's seized ... if you're illegal, you're home free.

84 posted on 01/02/2012 12:25:20 PM PST by Fast Moving Angel (Proud Right-Wing Trash -- stick it, Alec.)
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To: jpsb
Thank you very much.
I hope it was okay...my ex (the Marine) said I get to since I was married to him for 20 years. :-)
85 posted on 01/02/2012 12:27:46 PM PST by truthkeeper (Vote Against Barack Obama in 2012! (That's my story and I'm sticking to it.))
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To: truthkeeper

Surprise is very nice ... many retirees. Closer to Lake Pleasant and northern (cooler) Arizona than Tempe. Lacks the personality of the more established areas of Metro Phoenix though. Cookie cutter neighborhoods


86 posted on 01/02/2012 12:35:31 PM PST by clamper1797 (Hoping to have some change left)
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To: truthkeeper

He is absolutely correct, you are in the family :)


87 posted on 01/02/2012 12:39:40 PM PST by jpsb
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To: old gringo

You ARE an old gringo.. Happy New Year!


88 posted on 01/02/2012 12:55:58 PM PST by eyedigress ((Old storm chaser from the west)?)
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To: truthkeeper

Not when it comes to California!


89 posted on 01/02/2012 1:32:39 PM PST by Jack Hydrazine (It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine!)
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To: truthkeeper

No matter what, I have to have a California-style house (i.e., Spanish colonial).

Hah you sound like me. Everywhere I go I look at the design of the houses and just despise most of them.


90 posted on 01/02/2012 2:05:08 PM PST by sheana
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To: bigheadfred

“The way mom drove, we were already holding on for dear life...” Grandsons at Disney World were discussing “scary ride.” They said, “Heck, Mom’s driving is a *lot* scarier than____.” Meanwhile, their Mom lagged behind, trying to look like she didn’t know them.


91 posted on 01/02/2012 3:47:34 PM PST by Silentgypsy (If this creature is not stopped it could make its way to Novosibirsk!)
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To: Silentgypsy

Generational?


92 posted on 01/02/2012 4:14:33 PM PST by bigheadfred
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