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New Car Seat Safety Laws Go Into Effect

October 4th, 2022 by WCBC Radio

A number of new laws went into effect in Maryland this past weekend- many of those focused on keeping the roadways safe. A new car seat safety law requires that children under the age of two must be placed in rear-facing car seats unless the child meets or exceeds weight and height guidelines. Maryland joins16 other states, including Virginia and D.C., in requiring this safety measure. The new car seat safety law requires that children under the age of two must be placed in rear-facing car seats unless the child meets or exceeds weight and height guidelines. Chrissy Nizer, the administrator of Maryland’s Motor Vehicle Administration, says the goal is to keep the youngest children in the car safe….