When traveling with kids still in a car/ booster seat what state laws should I follow?

momgoncrazynKY: When traveling with kids still in a car/ booster seat what state laws should I follow?
I am planning a vacation for my family and I have a 3 year old son who is in a booster seat. The booster seat he is in follows the law in the state we live. When traveling do I need to follow my state law (since that’s our residency) or do i need to follow the law of each state we go through (4 states)? Each state is different so that means I may need a differnet type seat depending on the state and their law. I have already found the child safety seat laws for each state we will be traveling through, I just don’t know if those laws apply to residents of the state or for anyone traveling through the state. What do I do, or where can I find this information at?

Answers and Views:

Answer by sugaree
i believe you follow the laws of the state you are in at the time, however, you can always plead ignorance.

Answer by lvlichaels
You should be applauded for having the common sence to keep your underage children in a child protection device … you need to follow your own states law on this issue as you should find that most state laws conicide with eachother on this subject … and are you planning to be speeding along ???? breakin gother laws that would attract attention to yourself and your child ? anh i think not buckle yourself and the kids up have a nice trip enjoy your vacation……. good luck… mike

Answer by Coconuts
you should fallow all the state laws. the laws should not very that much you can contact the state police in the states you are going through and they will be able to help you, more then likely you will only have use the laws from your state. i think the officers will be happy that you have you child in a car seat there are still lots of people that don’t, so as long as they are in a seat facing the correct direction you should be ok

Answer by Cosmo
When in Rome do as the Romans. You must follow all State traffic laws in the state you are driving. It is also your responsibility to know these laws prior to your trip.

IE: Some States have helmet laws for motorcycles. Watch the bikers pulln over at the state line to put their helmet on.

Speed Limits vary from one state to the other. You can’t drive 10 miles over the limit with the excuse that I have Florida plates and in that state the speed limit is—.

Have a good trip