would anyone know the rules regarding children in cars in orlando florida?

Question

we will be travelling to the US (specifically orlando) this May2007 and will be renting a car. I would thus like to get information on kids and car seats. I have a 4yr old and a 1yr old.

FYI. we are from the Philippines where there are no rules regarding car seats. i use a convertible car seat for my 1yr old and a booster seat for my 4 year old. its easy to transport the booster seat all the way from the other side of the world but itll be a big hassle to bring the convertible car seat.

im open to suggestions.

Answer 1

you can rent the car seats for children! click on options when you reserve your rental car online!!

Answer 2

Like every where else they should ride in the back seat in their car seats very securely strapped.

Answer 3

Depending where you are coming from, you probably can use the carseat you already have for your children. With US laws both of your children would need to be in a booster seat.

Answer 4

surprisingly plenty each state demands infants decrease than a definite weight/age to be in a vehicle seat. Flordia rules are as follows infants below 4 years previous are required to be in a vehicle seat. infants over 4 it extremely is stated to be in a booster seat whether it is not required. * Rear dealing with seats could in no way be used in the front seat if the motor vehicle includes an lively passenger-section airbag. whether not mandated, the main secure place to your infant of any age is in the lower back seat of the motor vehicle. ** self reliant of regulations, infants between the a while of four and eight, or weighing decrease than 80 lbs, could take a seat in a booster seat. in accordance with what state you're at the instant in relies upon on how plenty you pays. you may get booster seats from approximately 30 funds to approximately 70 funds. vehicle seats are approximately one hundred thirty funds at walmart until eventually they are on sale wherein case you may get them for as low as 70 funds. in case you do purchase a vehicle seat i might reccomend one that converts from a rear dealing with seat with a 5 pound minimum to a booster seat with one hundred pound maximum. it extremely is the only one you will could purchase to your infant.

Answer 5

from the Florida Highway Patrol website

4 Steps for Kids Guidelines
The emphasis continues to be keeping our children safe on the road. That means putting them in the proper restraint for their age, size, and weight. "Securing your child in a correctly installed child safety seat is one of the most important things you can do to protect your child's life everyday," according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Since parents are often confused about the difference between child restraint laws (which differ in many states) and the recommendations of national experts regarding child safety seats, safety advocates at Buckle Up America want to ensure that parents and caregivers are aware of the national 4 Steps for Kids Guidelines:


Step 1: Babies from birth to one year AND 20 pounds ride in rear-facing child seats.

Step 2: Toddlers from one year to age four (& 40 lbs.) ride in forward-facing child seats.

Step 3: Children ages four (& 40 lbs) - eight (or 4'9" tall) should ride in booster seats.

Step 4: Children over age eight (or 4’9" tall) may use vehicle's seat belt.

ALL children 12 and under should ride in the back seat of a vehicle.



It may be surprising to know that a recent survey (2001) conducted by AAA found that in Florida over 96 percent of all car seats checked were improperly installed. Although statistically most infants and toddlers under the age of four ride in the correct child safety seat, less than ten percent of the children (ages five to eight) who should be in booster seats use one. "Booster seats are as important as any of the other steps for protecting your child's life while riding in the car," according to NHTSA, which also recommends that "children who have outgrown child safety seats be properly restrained in booster seats until they are at least eight years old, unless they are 4'9" tall." Since vehicle seat belts are designed for adults, not children, booster seats are important because they "boost" children up so that seat belts can fit them correctly

Answer 6

they both need car seats.