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Wisconsin law states children 3 and under must sit in a rear seat, if available; however, the state recommends children under 13 also sit in a rear seat.

According to a joint study by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and State Farm Insurance, motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for children in the US. In Wisconsin, more than 2,000 children are killed or injured in traffic accidents each year.

Front seat passengers under the age of 13 are 40% more likely to be injured in an accident than those over 13. Front passenger-side airbags also increase the potential for injury to younger children. The study noted no additional risk for properly restrained 13- to 15-year-olds.

Wisconsin's child passenger safety laws are among the weakest in the nation, which has resulted in the state losing federal transportation incentive dollars. In an effort to improve their safety record, Wisconsin recently enacted a booster seat law with the following requirements:

Child Booster Seat Rules

Children must be in a car seat until they reach age 4 and in a booster seat until they reach age 8.

* Less than 1 year old, or less than 20 lbs. must be in a rear-facing child seat in the back seat (if so equipped). * Age 1 to age 4, or less than 40 lbs. must be in a forward-facing child seat in the back seat (if so equipped). * Age 4 to age 8, between 40-80 lbs., and no more than 4 ft. 9 ins. must be in a booster seat. Transportation rule 310 specifically exempts children who are incapable of being transported due to body size, medical condition or disabilities. These children may use regular seat belts.

The fine for failing to comply with this law is $75.00.

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I've been trying to find out the same thing for myself.

I found this "Safety Tip" on Brown County's website, but it doesn't actually state whether this is a law or simply a recommendation:

http://www.co.brown.wi.us/sheriff/htmls/safetytips7.html

With airbags having the expansive force behind them that they have, this seems a reasonable precaution. As I understand it, the force of an airbag is enough to kill a small child (or even some very small adults).

But what if the car (or truck) is older and doesn't have airbags? And what about those vehicles where the airbags can be turned off?

If I can find out more, I'll post here again.

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Child must be in forward-facing child seat, located in back seat if back seat is present.

Child 4-8 between 40 and 80 pounds:

Child must be in a forward-facing booster seat. Seat is not required to be placed in

back seat.

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children younger than 1 and all children who weigh less than 20 pounds are required to be in a rear-facing infant seat; children 1 through 3 years who weigh at least 20 pounds but less than 40 pounds are required to be in a forward-facing child safety seat; children 4 through 7 who both weigh at least 40 pounds but less than 80 pounds and who are less than 57 inches tall are required to be in a booster seat

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The state of Wisconsin does not have a law that specifies when a child is allowed to ride in the front seat. The state does recommend that children ride in the back seat until they're 13.

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You can be any age. If you are a baby or small child you should have your own safety seat which is approved for use with seatbelts.

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4 feet 9 inches

Most states say 12 years old.

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i think u have to be at least 12....but im not sure.

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