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Washington's Child Restraint Law will change on June 1, 2007 to require:
- Children not yet 13 years old be transported in the back seat where it is practical to do so.
- Children up to their 8th birthday, unless already 4'9" tall (57 inches) be transported in a child restraint system.
- (For example a child car seat, booster seat, vest or other restraint that is federally approved for use in the car.)
- The restraint system must be used according to the car seat AND vehicle manufacturer's instructions.
- Vehicles equipped with lap-only seat belts are exempt from the requirement to use a booster seat.
- Children 8 years of age or at least 4'9" tall who wear a lap/shoulder seat belt MUST wear it correctly. (NOT under the arm or behind the back.)
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