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Does anyone know what the FL rules are regarding a 4-year-old child in a vehicle? We're using ME to get to and from the airport, buses once we get there, and I haven't decided yet how we are getting to and from SeaWorld. Should I bring a booster seat, or is a seatbelt sufficient? TIA
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Does anyone know what the FL rules are regarding a 4-year-old child in a vehicle? We're using ME to get to and from the airport, buses once we get there, and I haven't decided yet how we are getting to and from SeaWorld. Should I bring a booster seat, or is a seatbelt sufficient? TIA
I would bring the booster.
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I believe it is up to 80lbs. should be in a booster.
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You can't use any kind of car seat on ME as there are no seat belts. If you decided on a car service I would as them if they could provide a booster so you don't have to bring yours.
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I believe it is up to 80lbs. should be in a booster.
I really thought most states had gone to 8 years or 80 pounds but I guess not:

All children 5 years of age or younger must be properly restrained no matter where they are sitting in the vehicle. Children through age 3 must be secured in a separate carrier or a vehicle manufacturer's integrated child safety seat. For children aged 4 through 5 years, a separate carrier, an integrated child safety seat, or a safety belt may be used.

I believe taxis and other forms of public transportation are excluded from this.

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Thanks for the link DT.
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I would see if you can borrow one or rent one so you don't have to drag yours around
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I really thought most states had gone to 8 years or 80 pounds but I guess not:

All children 5 years of age or younger must be properly restrained no matter where they are sitting in the vehicle. Children through age 3 must be secured in a separate carrier or a vehicle manufacturer's integrated child safety seat. For children aged 4 through 5 years, a separate carrier, an integrated child safety seat, or a safety belt may be used.

I believe taxis and other forms of public transportation are excluded from this.

Child Car Seat Requirements
it's not required by law for kids over 4yo.
seeing as how ME doesn't have seat belts...it's really not possible...it would be like dragging your booster onto a disney transportation bus...to & from the parks.
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Thanks for the info and advice.
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