New Booster Seat Law in Georgia

There is a new booster seat law in Georgia which goes into effect on July 1, 2011.  The new law signed by Gov. Nathan Deal requires that all children under age 8 must be properly secured in an approved car seat or booster seat while riding in passenger automobiles, vans, and pickup trucks. (raising the previous requirement of under age 6 to under age 8).  Children under age 8 whose height is over 4'9" or 57" are exempt from the new law. If a Parent or Guardian has a written statement from a Physician that the child has a physical or medical condition that prevents placing or restraining them as required by law, they are also exempt. 

For exceptions and fine information, please visit here. 

Atlanta Parent Magazine and A Room of Their Own are offering a coupon good for 10% off your new booster seat purchase at A Room of Their Own, good through July 27, 2011.   Pick up a copy of Atlanta Parent Magazine for your coupon.

Child Passenger Safety in Georgia 

has several suggestions on places you may go to insure 

your child's car seat is properly installed.

The City of Atlanta Fire Department

has 33 fitting stations located throughout the city.

8:00a.m. to 7:30p.m  - 7 days per week. 

Call the car seat hot line, (404) 546-4444 

The receptionist will direct your call to the nearest fitting station in your area. In addition to serving as a fitting station, the City of Atlanta Fire Department hosts and assists at many events throughout the metro area providing financially eligible families with child safety seats and education. 

For a full listing of Inspection Stations in Georgia, 

visit here.

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please feel free to share them here!

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