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Nov 08, 2009 at 08:00 PM
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An appropriate child restraint system is one that meets the child's size and weight and the specifications of the manufacturer of such system. A child restraint system may be a child safety seat, harness, vest or a booster seat. The vehicle's safety belt alone is NOT a child restraint system.
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Nov 08, 2009 at 08:06 PM Anonymous Says:
This is long overdue. Its a real problem in WB and BP. I see vans with 5 or 6 babies and young kids squeezed into the car without proper baby seats and restraints or with the babies sitting on the laps of the older kids. Any parents who don't observe the law 100 percent should be arrested and jailed for endangering children. There is no excuse whatsover for not having the proper seting for each child.
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Nov 08, 2009 at 08:11 PM Anonymous Says:
what was the age untill now?
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Nov 08, 2009 at 08:10 PM Communist america Says:
Isn't 8 years old just a bit too much? Why not 4 or 5? Every day they pass new laws to control and dictate the minute details of our lives. Freedom died a long time ago.
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Nov 08, 2009 at 08:10 PM Anonymous Says:
Another way to take some money
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Nov 08, 2009 at 08:49 PM Anonymous Says:
This is crazy the average seven year old doesn't fit in a booster seat
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Nov 08, 2009 at 08:44 PM Anonymous Says:
It was 7 until now. There is really no reason for this change. It wasn't a safety concern until now, so why did it become a concern now? Oh the reason must be revenue for the state, more people to fine! Oh, the same reason for making us get new license plates. Another tax.
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Nov 08, 2009 at 08:45 PM Anonymous Says:
We must tell our children in Lakewood and other out-of-town places to be aware that when coming to Brooklyn, to have booster seats.
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Nov 08, 2009 at 08:43 PM think about it Says:
seat belts assume that there is an adult sitting there. It is supposed to go from the shoulder to the waist. That is impossible with a child, so even a small booster seat moves the child up enough (and on the full back ones, also moves the seat belt down enough) to make the seat belt effective.
#4 (quote:"Another way to take some money") I'm sorry you feel this way, but if you think about it, the same booster seat that your four year old was using, they can continue using until they are eight, so there is no additional seat needed. In any case, my children are worth it, and I'm sure you agree that your children's safety is paramount.
#3 (quote: "Isn't 8 years old just a bit too much? Why not 4 or 5? Every day they pass new laws to control and dictate the minute details of our lives. Freedom died a long time ago.") Sure, maybe a 6 year old without a booster may survive, but even if the booster adds a few percentage point for survival chance, isn't it worth it? You have the freedom and choice to break the law. I just hope that you never have an opportunity to regret it.
see: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWrxA4UaF08
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Nov 08, 2009 at 08:42 PM Anonymous Says:
“ This is long overdue. Its a real problem in WB and BP. I see vans with 5 or 6 babies and young kids squeezed into the car without proper baby seats and restraints or with the babies sitting on the laps of the older kids. Any parents who don't observe the law 100 percent should be arrested and jailed for endangering children. There is no excuse whatsover for not having the proper seting for each child. ”
What a moron!! My 7 year old does not need a booster seat!! Do I belong in jail?
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Nov 08, 2009 at 08:42 PM Anonymous Says:
before you know it all adults will be sitting in Boosters to help revenue for Mike
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Nov 08, 2009 at 08:41 PM Anonymous Says:
let freedom ring... yeah right
this country is trying to control every little aspect of our lives.
no trans fats in nyc restaurants... booster seats for 8 yr olds...
my gosh... its not that long ago cars did have seatbelts!
booster seats r good idea but should be voluntary not mandatory
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Nov 08, 2009 at 08:38 PM Anonymous Says:
“ This is long overdue. Its a real problem in WB and BP. I see vans with 5 or 6 babies and young kids squeezed into the car without proper baby seats and restraints or with the babies sitting on the laps of the older kids. Any parents who don't observe the law 100 percent should be arrested and jailed for endangering children. There is no excuse whatsover for not having the proper seting for each child. ”
it is a problem that is not easily solved. even the large vehicles with seven, eight or twelve seats can't accommodate all those carseats and booster seats. i am afraid that "tafasta meruba lo tafasta". a kid of six or more years is not comfortable with a booster seat. i think large families are better off with two kids in one seat belt rather than having anyone sit on a lap. rarely has anyone been hurt by two similar sized kids being in one belt. and for those driving economy cars, it is even harder. these laws are made by people with the "average" 2 1/2 kids, not a heimishe family, kein yirbu.
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Nov 08, 2009 at 08:37 PM mark Says:
my 8 year old will never wana go in to a booster seat dont forget a 8 year old is a big boy
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Nov 08, 2009 at 08:26 PM annonymous Says:
be careful the police are after us! they catch you when you least expect it! I had 4 kids without boosters 2 weeks ago and I got slammed with 4 tickets- one for each child!
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Nov 08, 2009 at 08:26 PM Anonymous Says:
“ This is long overdue. Its a real problem in WB and BP. I see vans with 5 or 6 babies and young kids squeezed into the car without proper baby seats and restraints or with the babies sitting on the laps of the older kids. Any parents who don't observe the law 100 percent should be arrested and jailed for endangering children. There is no excuse whatsover for not having the proper seting for each child. ”
What about the children on school buses in BP
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Nov 08, 2009 at 08:25 PM Oy Gevald Says:
And you thought double-parking tickets were a hardship!!!!
Wait till you get pulled over with a car full of kids after school.
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Nov 08, 2009 at 08:25 PM Anonymous Says:
i always thought the law was till the age of eight and besides what is wrong with a small graco booster seat? the child is high and they can look out of the window. these small booster seats are like the seats one sits on by the barber shop. my six year old child has no problem sitting in one of those seats. i am happy for one that my child is safe in the backseat of the car.
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Nov 08, 2009 at 08:20 PM Anonymous Says:
Those who make these laws probably don't have kids. Eight is usually to big for a car seat.
These regulations should be based on the weight and height of a child, not age.
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Nov 08, 2009 at 08:17 PM Anonymous Says:
“ Isn't 8 years old just a bit too much? Why not 4 or 5? Every day they pass new laws to control and dictate the minute details of our lives. Freedom died a long time ago. ”
I'd rather your "freedoms die" rather than your kids. If you don't have them properly secured in the car you shouldn't drive. Put yourself and your wife at risk but your children deserve better.
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Nov 08, 2009 at 09:42 PM Anonymous Says:
“ be careful the police are after us! they catch you when you least expect it! I had 4 kids without boosters 2 weeks ago and I got slammed with 4 tickets- one for each child! ”
Serves you right! Would you rather have to pay for 4 funerals? G-d Forbid!!!
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Nov 08, 2009 at 09:12 PM Anonymous Says:
Boy such paranoia!!!!!
My 7 year old grandson is still in a booster seat and so are ALL the boys in his carpool. YEAH, every mother has enough booster seats in her car to accommodate ALL 5 or 6 7yr old boys in the car pool with no complaints. So unless you tell the kids they don't have to be in car seats anymore they don't have any complaints about it, they are used to it.
Seat belts are not designed for short individuals the size of children and when kids are belted in the shoulder straps are rarely used because they hit the kids in the neck and choke them. So parents usually tell them to put it under their arms so they are useless. The booster brings the child to a higher level and renders the seat belt more useful. it also lifts the head closer to the natural head rest of the car.
It is not a bad idea, it is not meant to be doing something against us, and it is certainly not meant to make money. Those who think it is inconvenient because they have too many kids to fit in their car obviously have TOO MANY KIDS IN THEIR CAR! and should either make two trips, ask for a volunteer to drive extra kids or get a larger car.
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Nov 08, 2009 at 09:10 PM ZR Says:
They just made this law today in Australia until 7!. Used to be until 4.
What are the supporting statistics to support such odious new laws? What 8 year old or 7 year old will even FIT into a booster?
And this will be one big headache for large families with 4- 6 kids under the age of 8. Try imagining schlepping all these boosters. Try imagining convincing your average 7 - 8 year old he has to sit in a “baby seat”.
Pathetic, openly money hungry, bureaucracy.
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Nov 08, 2009 at 09:49 PM Babishka Says:
What about school buses? Are they required to have booster seats for all children 8 years and under?
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Nov 08, 2009 at 09:45 PM Anonymous Says:
what will all the people who do car pool for kids after school do they have to buy 6 booster seats now
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Nov 08, 2009 at 09:19 PM Anonymous Says:
“ seat belts assume that there is an adult sitting there. It is supposed to go from the shoulder to the waist. That is impossible with a child, so even a small booster seat moves the child up enough (and on the full back ones, also moves the seat belt down enough) to make the seat belt effective.
#4 (quote:"Another way to take some money") I'm sorry you feel this way, but if you think about it, the same booster seat that your four year old was using, they can continue using until they are eight, so there is no additional seat needed. In any case, my children are worth it, and I'm sure you agree that your children's safety is paramount.
#3 (quote: "Isn't 8 years old just a bit too much? Why not 4 or 5? Every day they pass new laws to control and dictate the minute details of our lives. Freedom died a long time ago.") Sure, maybe a 6 year old without a booster may survive, but even if the booster adds a few percentage point for survival chance, isn't it worth it? You have the freedom and choice to break the law. I just hope that you never have an opportunity to regret it.
see: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWrxA4UaF08
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there are lap belts to adjust the placement of the belt for smaller children. It is much for convenient, comfortable and cheaper than the booster seats for 8 year olds. (they are supposed to be just as safe)
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Nov 08, 2009 at 09:16 PM Anonymous Says:
I remember back in the 70's when i was able to sit in the front passenger seat and i felt so special, talking with my dad and laughing, now i have to put my kids in the back seat in a booster seat , of course i can talk with them but its not that personal joy ride feeling everything became so controlled these days but as usual only us sane people suffer cause its easier to target the law abiding family then to chase the criminals and drunks on the road. this country is no way recognizable and getting worse and worse year by year its sad very sad.
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Nov 08, 2009 at 09:08 PM Anonymous Says:
“ What about the children on school buses in BP ”
School buses were exempted from the seat belt laws back in 2003 in the Federal Highway appropriations bill.
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Nov 08, 2009 at 09:07 PM Anonymous Says:
“ What a moron!! My 7 year old does not need a booster seat!! Do I belong in jail? ”
The National Transportation Safety Board says all children under 8 years old should be in proper seats. NYC is simply following the federal guidelines. If you don't like the rules, don't drive in NYC. We cannot have separate rules for everyone's children
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Nov 08, 2009 at 09:06 PM Anonymous Says:
Soon you'll have booster seats for 13 yr olds.
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Nov 08, 2009 at 09:05 PM Anonymous Says:
“ We must tell our children in Lakewood and other out-of-town places to be aware that when coming to Brooklyn, to have booster seats. ”
nj has same law for a while.
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Nov 08, 2009 at 09:00 PM I thought about it Says:
“ seat belts assume that there is an adult sitting there. It is supposed to go from the shoulder to the waist. That is impossible with a child, so even a small booster seat moves the child up enough (and on the full back ones, also moves the seat belt down enough) to make the seat belt effective.
#4 (quote:"Another way to take some money") I'm sorry you feel this way, but if you think about it, the same booster seat that your four year old was using, they can continue using until they are eight, so there is no additional seat needed. In any case, my children are worth it, and I'm sure you agree that your children's safety is paramount.
#3 (quote: "Isn't 8 years old just a bit too much? Why not 4 or 5? Every day they pass new laws to control and dictate the minute details of our lives. Freedom died a long time ago.") Sure, maybe a 6 year old without a booster may survive, but even if the booster adds a few percentage point for survival chance, isn't it worth it? You have the freedom and choice to break the law. I just hope that you never have an opportunity to regret it.
see: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWrxA4UaF08
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You talk as if you are intelligent, No an 8 year old dose not fit in the same booster seat as a 4-5 year old, and yes a regular seat belt is very safe for an 8 year old, and yes it is just a money issue, yes think about it only in Money hungry New York it isn't safe, how is that?
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Nov 08, 2009 at 09:19 PM Anonymous Says:
“ seat belts assume that there is an adult sitting there. It is supposed to go from the shoulder to the waist. That is impossible with a child, so even a small booster seat moves the child up enough (and on the full back ones, also moves the seat belt down enough) to make the seat belt effective.
#4 (quote:"Another way to take some money") I'm sorry you feel this way, but if you think about it, the same booster seat that your four year old was using, they can continue using until they are eight, so there is no additional seat needed. In any case, my children are worth it, and I'm sure you agree that your children's safety is paramount.
#3 (quote: "Isn't 8 years old just a bit too much? Why not 4 or 5? Every day they pass new laws to control and dictate the minute details of our lives. Freedom died a long time ago.") Sure, maybe a 6 year old without a booster may survive, but even if the booster adds a few percentage point for survival chance, isn't it worth it? You have the freedom and choice to break the law. I just hope that you never have an opportunity to regret it.
see: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWrxA4UaF08
”
there are lap belts to adjust the placement of the belt for smaller children. It is much for convenient, comfortable and cheaper than the booster seats for 8 year olds. (they are supposed to be just as safe)
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Nov 08, 2009 at 09:16 PM Anonymous Says:
I remember back in the 70's when i was able to sit in the front passenger seat and i felt so special, talking with my dad and laughing, now i have to put my kids in the back seat in a booster seat , of course i can talk with them but its not that personal joy ride feeling everything became so controlled these days but as usual only us sane people suffer cause its easier to target the law abiding family then to chase the criminals and drunks on the road. this country is no way recognizable and getting worse and worse year by year its sad very sad.
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Nov 08, 2009 at 10:02 PM Anonymous Says:
“ my 8 year old will never wana go in to a booster seat dont forget a 8 year old is a big boy ”
My son is almost seven and upset that he will have to give up his comfortable seat. Now he will be so excited! I bought a booster with a back that reclines so he will be comfortable. Its fits better to his size, than just being strapped in a seat belt.
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Nov 08, 2009 at 10:21 PM Anonymous Says:
At what age can children sit in the front?
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Nov 08, 2009 at 10:15 PM certified installer Says:
I actually had become certified in installing car seats, a 32 hour course and can explain the reasoning behind this rule. (BTW my kids stay in boosters until about the age of 10 for safety reasons). Boosters are designed to allow the seat belts in your car to properly fit a child. The shoulder portion must not be on the neck or face and the lap portion but be on the hips- NOT THE STOMACH which contains vital organs. HERE IS THE IMPORTANT PART- In order for a child to no longer need the booster, the seat belt must be over the shoulder, the hips, and THE CHILDS KNEES MUST BE ABLE TO BEND AT THE END OF THE SEAT. OTHERWISE- a childs natural instinct will be to slump down in the seat, therby causing the seat belt to be over the abdomen and vital organs, This can have C"V catastophic result.
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Nov 08, 2009 at 10:12 PM rescue Says:
the american academy of pediatrucs reccommends that a child sit in a booster seat until they are 4'9''
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Nov 08, 2009 at 11:24 PM Anonymous Says:
In new york was till now the age of 6 in new jersy was 8
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Nov 08, 2009 at 11:18 PM Anonymous Says:
we have to vote these liberals out of office. their whole time is spent instead of working for the people , they are looking how to control the people. thats against the constitution and against the will of the people. So, we must vote them out of office.
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Nov 08, 2009 at 10:40 PM Anonymous Says:
“ before you know it all adults will be sitting in Boosters to help revenue for Mike ”
what does this have to do with "mike" this is NY State not NYC
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Nov 08, 2009 at 11:46 PM drive safe Says:
To #1, maybe the punishment for not having a booster for an 8 year old should be "DEATH PENALTY". you are nuts! you just hate the people in wb and in bp and your using this stupid law against them! B"h people have lots of children and cant fit so many boosters in the car, as if the booster saves lives!!! its just another way how to suck out money from the people. I think #1 should put his pacifier in his mouth and buckle up in his infant seat.
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Nov 08, 2009 at 11:42 PM Anonymous Says:
The only thing they seem to forget is to ask the child. He also has feelings. And the same way you don't want to be forced to wear a harness (which will be safer fir you, he doesn't want to feel babyish to sit in a booster. We are talking about 3rd graders!
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Nov 08, 2009 at 10:44 PM Anonymous Says:
“ the american academy of pediatrucs reccommends that a child sit in a booster seat until they are 4'9'' ”
what about short adults? i know a few 30 year olds under 4'9" should they also be in booster seats?
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Nov 08, 2009 at 10:43 PM marhak Says:
“ What a moron!! My 7 year old does not need a booster seat!! Do I belong in jail? ”
first of all watch your language 2nd of all the way you see now is that its bad but whats if you get in a car accident chas vishalm your kid could get serious injuries or death
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Nov 08, 2009 at 10:37 PM marhak Says:
“ Another way to take some money ”
nothing to do with money has to do with saftey
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Nov 08, 2009 at 10:36 PM marhak Says:
“ Isn't 8 years old just a bit too much? Why not 4 or 5? Every day they pass new laws to control and dictate the minute details of our lives. Freedom died a long time ago. ”
no 8 is not 2 much i think the law should be until 10
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Nov 09, 2009 at 04:52 AM Miss Williamsburg Says:
“ To #1, maybe the punishment for not having a booster for an 8 year old should be "DEATH PENALTY". you are nuts! you just hate the people in wb and in bp and your using this stupid law against them! B"h people have lots of children and cant fit so many boosters in the car, as if the booster saves lives!!! its just another way how to suck out money from the people. I think #1 should put his pacifier in his mouth and buckle up in his infant seat. ”
So children from a larger family should be less safe? I live in Williamsburg so don't throw the "you hate people in WB and BP" on me.
If you can't put enough carseats and booster seats where required then perhaps you should start putting your priorities in the right place. Every child deserves to be safe, whether they came from a small or large family.
And by the way, Venishmartem M'od Lenafshosaichem is in the exact same Torah as P'ru U'rvu.
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Nov 09, 2009 at 04:48 AM Miss Williamsburg Says:
“ be careful the police are after us! they catch you when you least expect it! I had 4 kids without boosters 2 weeks ago and I got slammed with 4 tickets- one for each child! ”
Great. I hope you learned your lesson, which is not putting your kids into carseats because the police will get you but because 1. It's for your children's safety and 2. IT'S THE LAW.
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Nov 09, 2009 at 04:39 AM Anonymous Says:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20091019/hl_nm/us_booster_seats
Here is a link discussing the safety of booster seats.
You laugh at the thought of putting you 8 year old in booster seat yet they save lives. Are you going to offer your 8 a cigarette? That would be crazy. So is traveling with your child not in a booster seat.
Ask any EMS/FF/Hatzolah member what they see at car accidents involving cars where the children were not in seatbelts, boosters or in inapropriate seatbelts. Noone wants to go to these scenes and see the horrific damge that can occur.
Please keep your kids in appropriate car seats/booster seats.
And yes seat belts save more lives than kill.
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Nov 09, 2009 at 01:52 AM yankie Says:
Hey everyone. Its a state law, not a city law. so you stop blaming bloomberg for this one. So for all those in brooklyn, believe it or not, you do reside in the state of new york.
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Nov 09, 2009 at 01:49 AM Anonymous Says:
if i am reading the article correctly the children must be UNDER age 8. this means age 7 and under, so far 8 year olds do not need booster seats.
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Nov 09, 2009 at 12:59 AM Anonymous Says:
“ we have to vote these liberals out of office. their whole time is spent instead of working for the people , they are looking how to control the people. thats against the constitution and against the will of the people. So, we must vote them out of office. ”
this IS working for the people you tipishe fool. seriously, what do you know about the constitution anyway?
this is life and death matters. its an adult topic, you might not fully comprehend until you grow up and earn the privelege of raising children.
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Nov 09, 2009 at 12:57 AM ed Says:
“ we have to vote these liberals out of office. their whole time is spent instead of working for the people , they are looking how to control the people. thats against the constitution and against the will of the people. So, we must vote them out of office. ”
do you have any clue wat you are talking about? seriously you are spewing nonsense with out knowing anything. go get an education
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Nov 09, 2009 at 12:42 AM Anonymous Says:
“ To #1, maybe the punishment for not having a booster for an 8 year old should be "DEATH PENALTY". you are nuts! you just hate the people in wb and in bp and your using this stupid law against them! B"h people have lots of children and cant fit so many boosters in the car, as if the booster saves lives!!! its just another way how to suck out money from the people. I think #1 should put his pacifier in his mouth and buckle up in his infant seat. ”
wrong wrong wrong. you obviously dont deserve the privelege of raising children!
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Nov 09, 2009 at 12:41 AM My Dear Idiot Bretheren, Says:
I was wearing an adult seatbelt in the front seat of a car at the age of 4-5 and was in a terrible bloody accident. had i been in a car seat, i would not have suffered, save for the inevitable cuts from the flying glass from 4 of the car's 6 windows including the windshield. these laws are for your childrens and other peoples childrens safety. nothing to do with tickets and quotas and money. its all about safety. please dont be stupid idiots. this is already the law in new jersey so in lakewood they already do it till ge 8 or 80 lbs. the roads are more dangerous than they were before and people are driving big suv's. stop whining and complaining.
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Nov 09, 2009 at 12:39 AM Anonymous Says:
“ Those who make these laws probably don't have kids. Eight is usually to big for a car seat.
These regulations should be based on the weight and height of a child, not age. ”
#18 Your Comment is the best !!!
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Nov 09, 2009 at 12:31 AM Anonymous Says:
My grandfather is very slight build and very skinny due to his age. I am running to buy my grandfather a booster seat for his birthday. Yes he is a yid.
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Nov 09, 2009 at 12:16 AM Anonymous Says:
“ be careful the police are after us! they catch you when you least expect it! I had 4 kids without boosters 2 weeks ago and I got slammed with 4 tickets- one for each child! ”
Baruch hashem! i hope you learned your lesson that children's safety is most important.
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Nov 09, 2009 at 12:13 AM Anonymous Says:
“ And you thought double-parking tickets were a hardship!!!!
Wait till you get pulled over with a car full of kids after school. ”
we have people who have minivans filled with car seats when they do each others car pools. its called taking good care of children. something you should learn before you start popping out babies every year
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Nov 09, 2009 at 12:12 AM Anonymous Says:
“ before you know it all adults will be sitting in Boosters to help revenue for Mike ”
you are not smart. this is a STATE law, it has absolutely nothing to do with mike who is the city.
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Nov 09, 2009 at 12:11 AM Anonymous Says:
“ What a moron!! My 7 year old does not need a booster seat!! Do I belong in jail? ”
you are lucky you dont live in new jersey. does your 7 year old weught 80 pounds? tiny kids need to be safe. especially in minivans and monster sucs.
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Nov 09, 2009 at 12:10 AM NJ Law Says:
“ We must tell our children in Lakewood and other out-of-town places to be aware that when coming to Brooklyn, to have booster seats. ”
um chuchem, better check the New Jersey state law, because your children should already be doing what just started in new york. NEW JERSEY (thats where lakewood is) already has a Law that a child must be in such a seat until age 8 or wieghs 80 pounds: "Children under 8 years of age who weigh less than 80 pounds to ride properly secured in a child safety seat or booster seat in the rear seat of the vehicle. If there is no rear seat, the child may sit in the front seat, but s/he must be secured by a child safety seat or booster seat. "
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Nov 09, 2009 at 09:50 AM Anonymous Says:
how absurd!!!
a bos with 50 kids dancing around, dosnt need seatbelts
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Nov 09, 2009 at 09:58 AM Anonymous Says:
“ how absurd!!!
a bos with 50 kids dancing around, dosnt need seatbelts ”
Although I would love to see the kids (mine and yours) seated, and perhaps even belted, a school bus is built with other safety considerations, such as tall cushioned seats that are very close together, ets.
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Nov 09, 2009 at 09:42 AM rescue Says:
“ what about short adults? i know a few 30 year olds under 4'9" should they also be in booster seats? ”
Remember that the issue here is safety. If they are that short, then they probably should male some modification to their seating. My kids are all short and my 10 & 8 year olds sit in booster seats and have no problem with it, even during carpool. It was drilled into to them that the same way they have to weat a helmet while rifding their bike, so to they have to sit in a booster seat. Maybe there shoudl be a kol korei of v'nishmartem l'nafshoseichem, then nobody would have a problem.
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Nov 09, 2009 at 10:17 AM goodmommy Says:
“ what about short adults? i know a few 30 year olds under 4'9" should they also be in booster seats? ”
The rule says under 8. Which means an 8 year old does NOT have to be in a seat. Honestly I think that it should go by height and weight, not by age. My 7 yo daughter is the size of an 8-9 year old! She is usually in a booster seat, but sometimes I dont have one. And there are 9 year olds that are the size of 5 year olds! If a cop has to ASK how old a kid is, then maybe if they need to be in a booster or not is unclear...
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Nov 09, 2009 at 09:09 AM Anonymous Says:
“ I'd rather your "freedoms die" rather than your kids. If you don't have them properly secured in the car you shouldn't drive. Put yourself and your wife at risk but your children deserve better. ”
I would rather that parents be responsible for the health and safety of their children rather than it being the responsibility of an impersonal system that really couldn't care less about you or your children.
This is just rent seeking by manufacturers and distributors of booster seats. They need more customers, so convince the state to pass a law mandating that they get more customers. All the name of safety, of course.
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Nov 09, 2009 at 11:10 AM rescue Says:
“ I would rather that parents be responsible for the health and safety of their children rather than it being the responsibility of an impersonal system that really couldn't care less about you or your children.
This is just rent seeking by manufacturers and distributors of booster seats. They need more customers, so convince the state to pass a law mandating that they get more customers. All the name of safety, of course. ”
so the american academy of pediatricts is also being bought out by the car seat industry? What's your next claim? Antisemitism? since the jews have large families and it will cost them more. This is common sense, that people who have thought about it are already doing, why have a carseat for your infant? They didn't have one on the shtetle
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Nov 09, 2009 at 11:34 AM Anonymous Says:
“ how absurd!!!
a bos with 50 kids dancing around, dosnt need seatbelts ”
dancing around? kids on a school bus should be seated at all times. 50 kids dancing around on a school bus must be in boro park. every wheare else in the world they are controlled
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Nov 09, 2009 at 11:33 AM Anonymous Says:
“ The rule says under 8. Which means an 8 year old does NOT have to be in a seat. Honestly I think that it should go by height and weight, not by age. My 7 yo daughter is the size of an 8-9 year old! She is usually in a booster seat, but sometimes I dont have one. And there are 9 year olds that are the size of 5 year olds! If a cop has to ASK how old a kid is, then maybe if they need to be in a booster or not is unclear... ”
80 lbs
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Nov 09, 2009 at 11:32 AM Anonymous Says:
“ I would rather that parents be responsible for the health and safety of their children rather than it being the responsibility of an impersonal system that really couldn't care less about you or your children.
This is just rent seeking by manufacturers and distributors of booster seats. They need more customers, so convince the state to pass a law mandating that they get more customers. All the name of safety, of course. ”
you really beleive that? maybe we dont want to waste our precious resources caring for your children after an accident, or vcleaning up the mess, or the extra costs of medical and rehab after sustaining a debilitating injuriy cu you were too stupid to be safe on your own without the gvt telling you how to be safe. when did our community become so dense?
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Nov 09, 2009 at 03:32 PM yeapb Says:
Be grateful you are not in the UK, the law here for the last three years is for children up to the age of 12.
Under the new regulations any children that are older than three and younger than twelve, but shorter than 4'5" or 135cm must use a child seat or a booster cushion to travel in a car.
For passengers over 5' (150cms) who possess an adult bone structure, the best option is an adult seat belt - but smaller children must use car seats and boosters to be safe - they are there to put the child in the right position to benefit from the full protection provided by the adult seat belt.
The new rules also concern the transportation of babies - rear facing baby seats must not be used in front passenger seats when airbags are fitted, unless the airbags have been deactivated.
Children up to the age of three are expected to be in a full baby seat.
See, you really have it easy over there - don't complain! (and yes, carpool mothers all have cars full of booster seats)
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Nov 09, 2009 at 06:27 PM Anonymous Says:
8 is quit old more like 5
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Nov 09, 2009 at 05:57 PM Babishka Says:
What about elderly grandmas who are less than 5' tall? Will they have to ride in booster seats now?
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Nov 09, 2009 at 09:44 PM Anonymous Says:
“ What about elderly grandmas who are less than 5' tall? Will they have to ride in booster seats now? ”
what about the macho cops giving the tickets. are they wearing seat belts?
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Nov 09, 2009 at 11:06 PM Anonymous Says:
The "Booster" is simply a "boost" for NY's $$$ coffin!!
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Nov 10, 2009 at 09:46 AM Anonymous Says:
“ The "Booster" is simply a "boost" for NY's $$$ coffin!! ”
how do ya figure that???
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Nov 16, 2009 at 08:51 PM Anonymous Says:
Why is it "safe" for children to ride on motorcycles with no restraints...only a helmet for protection.