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Michigan’s new child car seat laws are now in effect as of April 2 — What to know

Michigan's new child car seat law took effect on April 2, 2025, statewide.
Public Act 21 of 2024, signed by Governor Whitmer, prompted the law to enhance child passenger safety.
This law changes how children up to age 13 are secured in vehicles, impacting car seat and booster seat usage.
The law mandates rear-facing seats for those under two; children up to age five must use a forward-facing harness.
The law aims to prevent injuries and fatalities; proper restraints reduce death risk by 50 percent.

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Michigan’s new child car seat laws are now in effect as of April 2 — What to know

Michigan’s new child car seat laws under Public Act 21 of 2024, signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer last spring, are now in effect as of April 2, 2025. Here’s what to know about the changes.

2 months ago·Philadelphia, United States

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New Michigan laws take effect April 2: Car seats, parental surrogacy and more

Bills signed into law last year which lacked two-thirds support in the Senate take effect in Michigan on April 2. Here are some notable ones.

2 months ago·Detroit, United States

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Car ‘seat law’ takes effect - drivers risk $65 fine & parents must follow rules

A NEW car seat law is coming into force today and drivers could be slapped with a $65 penalty if they fall foul of the rules. Parents must stick to a strict set of requirements depending on the age of their child. GettyA new car seat law is coming into force today (stock)[/caption] GettyDrivers who don’t follow the guidance could be slapped with fines[/caption] The law is part of an initiative to ensure children are safe when traveling in cars.…

2 months ago·New York, United States

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New Child Restraint Law taking effect Wednesday

The new law aims to prevent as many injuries and deaths to children as possible.

2 months ago·Flint, United States

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Breaking This Seat Law After April 2? It’ll Cost You $65—Strict Guidelines for Parents!

New child seat law effective April 2 mandates proper restraints for infants; non-compliance incurs $65 fines.

2 months ago·United States

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Fines up to $65 to drivers in the U.S.: What is the 'Seat Law' and when does it start?

Since April 2, 2025, the state of Michigan has implemented stricter regulations for the use of child seats in vehicles, with the aim of improving the safety of children during travel and reducing the risk of injury in case of accidents. YOU CAN SEE: These are the FIVE BEST tips if you want to travel OUTSIDE the United States What is this new law about? The new legislation states that children between the ages of 8 and 11 must travel exclusively …

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