Motorists are concerned with safety more than ever.  Drivers are taking extra precautions, such as buying cars equipped with safety features, and purchasing new car warranties.  In addition, new safety laws for children are being considered.

As children get older, they want to get out of their car seats and ride with a seat belt like a “big kid”.  However, a legislative committee proposed a law that could keep children in their car seats until they are seven years old.

The bill is HB619.  Yesterday, the House Committee on Infrastructure approved it unanimously.  The bill only has to make one more stop before it reaches the floor.

The current law is that a child seat is required for children under three years old.  However, the bill that has been proposed would require children between four and seven to have to ride in a booster seat.

Many parents would be forced to buy new booster seats for their children over three years old.  This is because car seats intended for children three and under wouldn’t be able to accommodate an older child who is active.

According to a recent study, booster seats reduce serious injuries in children by approximately 60 %, if you compare to children who are sitting in regular seat belts.