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1. How can parents find out more about their child car seats?

Parents can call (800) 261-WINS (800-261-9467) to register their child car seats and receive notification in the event that their seat model is recalled. The WINS provides information about proper use of car seats and the state's new child passenger safety law. WINS also has a brochure that tells what to look for when buying a new or used safety seat and loans out instructional videos, Vince and Larry costumes, and Buckle Bear suits.

2. What is the law on child restraints?

Effective April 30, 1992: All children under age four must be restrained in an approved child car seat. Safety belt requirements were also extended to apply to children between the ages of 4 to 8 with the use of a child booster seat.

3. What about children under four who are too big to fit into an approved safety seat?

Transportation Code 310 specifically exempts children who are incapable of being transported due to body size, medical condition, or disabilities.

4. What is primary enforcement provision?

Law enforcement officers may stop a vehicle solely because a child passenger under the age of eight is not properly restrained. The mandatory safety belt law only allows secondary enforcement (adults).