MSP - Child Passenger Safety Law

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Child Passenger Safety Law
Michigan law requires: Children from birth until age 8 be properly restrained in a child safety seat or booster seat in the vehicle, unless 4'9" tall. Children who are eight years old but less than sixteen years old must use a safety belt no matter where they are riding in the vehicle.


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