A new booster seat law has gone into effect across Texas.

The law requires children 8-year-old or younger that are shorter than 4-foot-9-inches to be restrained in a proper child booster seat. The law only applies to vehicles with fifteen or fewer seats, exempting school buses from the law.

In an additional part of the law, the seat must be installed in the automobile according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Factors such as weight, height and age that determine specific seat adjustments must be followed, as well as proper seat placement and security in the vehicle.

If the child is not correctly buckled into their respective booster seats, driver can expect to be pulled over and written a ticket. Fines accompanying tickets range between $25 to $250, which are priced in an effort to prove to consumers that it would be cheaper just to purchase a proper booster seat instead of incurring a ticket.

With increased use of booster seats, more manufacturing defects may come to light. If you or someone you love has been injured because a booster seat failed or proved dangerous to a passenger, you may be eligible for compensation for your injuries or damages. Contact the Waco manufacturing defect lawyers at the Law Offices of Vic Feazell, P.C., by calling 877-948-4842 today.