New Michigan Child Restraint Law

Posted 03/31/2008
Governor signs new child restraint law

On March 27, Governor Granholm signed Michigan's new child restraint law. Effective July 1, the law will require the use of approved booster seats for children between the ages of four and eight and less than 4 feet 9 inches tall.

Several UMTRI researchers have provided technical data over the past few years to support passing this law:

• Ray Bingham
• Charlie Compton
• David Eby
• Kathy Klinich
• Miriam Manary
• Mark Sochor
• Renée St. Louis
• Jonathan Vivoda

More information

• Learn specifics of the law
• Read the Office of the Governor's press release
• Read an UMTRI report on parents' attitudes on booster seats
• Read an UMTRI report on community-based booster seat promotion programs
• Find car seat checkup sites and seat positioning tips