New child passenger safety laws now in effect in Michigan, 13 and under now required to ride in rear seat

New child passenger safety laws now in effect in Michigan, 13 and under now required to ride in rear seat

COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – New child passenger safety laws officially took effect across Michigan this month, aiming to combat vehicle crashes, the leading cause of death for young children. The updated regulations require strict adherence to manufacturer weight and height limits, mandating that infants remain in rear-facing seats until age two and transition to forward-facing seats until age five. Children must then utilize a belt-positioning boost…