Florida increases age requirement for car seats

Published June 24, 2014 6:28pm ET



TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Parents will have to use a car seat for children up to 5 years old under a new law approved by Gov. Rick Scott.

Scott on Tuesday signed a bill (HB 225) that increases Florida’s car seat requirement from 4 years old to 5 years old. Starting in January, parents will no longer be allowed to use seat belts for children under 5.

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