When can I take my child out of a booster seat and have them use a seat belt?
  • When your child is at least 8 years old or 4 feet 9 inches tall according to the new MA law
  • To check the fit of your child’s seat belt once they move out of their booster seat make sure that:
    • They are tall enough to sit without slouching, generally over 4 feet 9 inches and 80 pounds.
    • Their shoulder belt rests comfortably across the shoulder and chest, not on the neck or throat.
    • Their lap belt fits securely, low and snug on hips.
    • They can sit with their back and buttocks against the vehicle seat.
    • Their knees completely bend over the edge of the vehicle seat.

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1. Why does my child need a booster seat?
2. What does the new booster seat law say?
3. When did the law go into effect?
4. What is the fine if my child is not riding in a booster seat?
5. How do I know when my child needs to move from a car seat to a booster seat?
6. How do I put my child’s booster seat in my vehicle?
7. What is the best kind of booster seat to buy?
8. How much do booster seats cost?
9. What if I can’t afford a booster seat?
10. When can I take my child out of a booster seat and have them use a seat belt?