COLUMBUS, Ohio – The new booster seat law takes effect today in the state of Ohio and NBC 4 has the Fast Facts on the law.
In addition to the current stipulations, all kids under the age of 8 years old must ride in a booster seat unless they are 4’9” or taller. The Ohio Department of Public Safety says there will be a 6-month warning period for drivers in order to get everyone acquainted with the law. Full enforcement will being in April.
This is a secondary violation which means you can only be cited if you are pulled over for something else.
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