Why You Need Child Car Seats in Arizona
Why You Need Child Car Seats in Arizona
Traveling with children can be challenging for parents and there’s no telling how smooth the trip will go. When you or your visitors are traveling around Arizona with children, it’s important to know the laws regarding children’s car seat safety and requirements. You should think ahead before booking your family a taxi or rideshare, since children must still be properly buckled in, and reserving a ride with the appropriate child car seat is a priority.
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Children’s Car Safety
When traveling with children, safety becomes one’s utmost priority. Car crashes are at the top of the list of the deaths of children ages 1-12 in the United States. With laws and regulations that are in place when traveling around Arizona, there are more aspects that you ought to consider whenever you’re traveling with kids.
Arizona Laws
As mandated by law, the state of Arizona requires all children under 8 years old and under 4’9” to be properly secured in a child safety seat. These include infant car seats, convertible car seats, and booster seats, which are federally-approved safety devices. In short, if you’re traveling with children, you need to have child car seats in Arizona, even when taking taxis and rideshares.
What Are the Penalties Involved?
For those not following the precautionary measures for children’s car seats, there is a fine of up to $176 for violation of Arizona State Law 28-907. While this fine is troublesome, the worst situation involves the potential harm to childrens’ safety.
Keeping Children Safe
For families that are visiting or traveling around the Metro Phoenix or Tucson Area, it’s important to address transportation options that not only caters to children’s car seat needs, but also implements high standards of sanitation during uncertain times.
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Children’s Car Seats With VIP Taxi
VIP Taxi is Arizona’s trusted transportation for families traveling with older adults and especially with kids of all ages. We have car seats for infants, toddlers, and even booster car seats designed for children ages 4 and older, who weigh at least 40 pounds.
We ask that customers with child seat needs give an advanced notice of at least one (1) hour prior to scheduled ride. Inquire for more immediate needs, and they’ll be met based on availability. Contact us for more information and free ride estimates.
INFANT CAR SEAT
Infant car seats fit babies snugly during the first year or so depending on the size of your baby. They face the rear of the car and carry babies up to 35 pounds and 32 inches tall.
TODDLER CAR SEAT
Toddler’s convertible car seats can carry children from birth to 40 pounds and up to 50 inches tall.
BOOSTER CAR SEAT
Booster car seats use the car’s seat belts and are designed for children ages 4 and older, who weigh at least 40 pounds.
According to AZDOT, Arizona State Law requires a child to use a booster seat if they are under the age of 8 or height under 4 feet 9 inches tall.
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