Children under 8 years old must be properly secured in an approved car or booster seat while riding in:- Passenger automobile
- Van
- Pickup truck
The car or booster seat must be:
- In the rear seat (some exceptions apply)
- Be installed according to the manufacture instructions
Exemptions:
- Written release from a physician
- A child who is under 8 years old but over 57" tall
Exceptions:
A child who is under 8 years of age and over 40 pounds may use a lap belt only in place of a car or booster seat when:
- Vehicle is not equipped with a lap/shoulder belt
- All seating positions with lap/shoulder belts are being used to restrain other children
For additional information - Georgia Highway Safety
