(Omaha, NE) -- Among the new laws going into effect in Nebraska is one focusing on child passenger safety. Beginning New Year's Day, children up to age two must ride in a rear-facing secured car seat. Children up to age eight must ride in a secure car seat or booster seat. Kids up to age eight can also ride in the backseat, as long as it is equipped with a seat belt and not already occupied by other kids under eight-years-old.
New Laws Include Child Safety Seats
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