California Traveling, Car Rental, and Child Passengers
Pro Car Seat Safety is available to answer questions to those traveling with children by car or airplane, parents who have questions about renting car seats, or need immediate help while on travel, etc. We also provide a mobile car seat installation service for parents and families who are visiting California, specifically in the Los Angeles area. If your rental car agency provided you with a car seat, remember it needs to fit your child's height and weight, be installed properly and your child be properly buckled. Most parents feel their child is riding safely but unfortunately 3 out of 4 children are not. In California you can receive a ticket with a base fine of $100 but with court assessment fees start at $600 per child and per parent when in the vehicle, plus one-point on your driving record. Whether you are at the airport, car rental, your hotel, or at a private residence while on travel Pro Car Seat Safety will come to you to make sure your child is riding safely and according to California law. If you are traveling in other locations, please call and we can assist with your questions and provide appropriate referral.
If you are planning a trip to Los Angeles or already here and need installation, we can install your car seat and seat your children properly usually within an hour of your call, so you can be on your way.
If you are planning a trip to Los Angeles or already here and need installation, we can install your car seat and seat your children properly usually within an hour of your call, so you can be on your way.
On vacation or holiday? Call to talk with NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician at 323-491-6197 in Los Angeles
Why is this important?
The California Child Passenger Safety (CPS) law might be significantly different from those in your home state or country and of course when you drive in California you are still responsible for following the law. To help with this, rental car agencies in California are required to 1) inform you of this Law, and 2) provide you with a certified child safety restraint (car seat) for your rental vehicle, it is up to you to properly and safely install the car seat and make sure it is appropriate for your child. Because children heights, weights, ages are all different, equally are the requirements among the various types and car seat makes, and motor vehicles. Each motor vehicle has specific child safety requirements. Therefore, one must follow the instructions in the owner's manual of the vehicle and manufacturer instructions of the car seat. Remember that 96% of parents feel they are using their car seat correctly and their children are buckled up correctly, but 3 out of 4 are not correct. Pro Car Seat Safety can answer your questions and install your child's car seat to make sure your visit to California is a safe one. Call 323-491-6197.
The California Child Passenger Safety (CPS) law might be significantly different from those in your home state or country and of course when you drive in California you are still responsible for following the law. To help with this, rental car agencies in California are required to 1) inform you of this Law, and 2) provide you with a certified child safety restraint (car seat) for your rental vehicle, it is up to you to properly and safely install the car seat and make sure it is appropriate for your child. Because children heights, weights, ages are all different, equally are the requirements among the various types and car seat makes, and motor vehicles. Each motor vehicle has specific child safety requirements. Therefore, one must follow the instructions in the owner's manual of the vehicle and manufacturer instructions of the car seat. Remember that 96% of parents feel they are using their car seat correctly and their children are buckled up correctly, but 3 out of 4 are not correct. Pro Car Seat Safety can answer your questions and install your child's car seat to make sure your visit to California is a safe one. Call 323-491-6197.
California Child Passenger Safety Law
Child Restraint Law-California
Children under the age of 8 be “properly buckled” in a car seat or booster seat in the back seat. Children 8 years and older, may use the vehicle seat belt if “properly buckled” meaning that the vehicle lap belt rests flat on the child’s lap (not on their stomach), and shoulder belt crosses the center of the child's chest. If they are unable to be properly buckled in this way, they must ride in a booster seat, so the lap belt is on the child’s lap and the shoulder belt crosses the center of their chest. Most children need a booster seat until they are between 10-12 years of age, depending on the vehicle and height of child. The driver and all ages must be properly buckled up. For each child under 16 not properly secured, the driver (and parent if in the car) can be fined more than $475 and 1-point on their driving record.
Children under the age of 8 be “properly buckled” in a car seat or booster seat in the back seat. Children 8 years and older, may use the vehicle seat belt if “properly buckled” meaning that the vehicle lap belt rests flat on the child’s lap (not on their stomach), and shoulder belt crosses the center of the child's chest. If they are unable to be properly buckled in this way, they must ride in a booster seat, so the lap belt is on the child’s lap and the shoulder belt crosses the center of their chest. Most children need a booster seat until they are between 10-12 years of age, depending on the vehicle and height of child. The driver and all ages must be properly buckled up. For each child under 16 not properly secured, the driver (and parent if in the car) can be fined more than $475 and 1-point on their driving record.
Never Leave a Child Alone
Do not leave a child unattended in a motor vehicle - In California it is illegal to leave a child under the age of seven alone in the car without the supervision of a person at least 12 years old if:
Do not leave a child unattended in a motor vehicle - In California it is illegal to leave a child under the age of seven alone in the car without the supervision of a person at least 12 years old if:
- The keys are in the ignition, or the car is running, or
- There is a significant risk to the child.
Additional Travel Information
Driver Awareness
Children are most at risk of back-overs and front-overs when vehicles are backing out of a driveway. Know the blind zones of your vehicle.
Children are most at risk of back-overs and front-overs when vehicles are backing out of a driveway. Know the blind zones of your vehicle.
Winter Mountain Driving
Driving in local California mountains to your favorite ski resort? Read more about chain control and driving requirements for your safety while driving in snow and ice conditions in local mountains.
Driving in local California mountains to your favorite ski resort? Read more about chain control and driving requirements for your safety while driving in snow and ice conditions in local mountains.
