All children under age eight riding in your vehicle must use a child passenger restraint system unless:
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They are 4 feet and 9 inches tall or taller and wear a safety belt.
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A child passenger restraint system is not available.
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They refuse to use the child passenger restraint system.
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Explanation
In California, all children under 8 years old or under 4 feet 9 inches tall must use a child passenger restraint system while riding in a vehicle. This is to ensure their safety in the event of an accident. However, if a child is 8 years old or older or has reached at least 4 feet 9 inches in height, they may use a safety belt as long as it meets federal safety standards.
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