keiki 2 years old but under 4 can be frontfacing. Children 4 to 10 years old should use a car seat or booster, and children over the age of 7 must be 4’9” to use a seatbelt with no booster. Anyone under the age of 13 should ride in the back seat. Aside from ensuring that children are properly restrained, parents of teen drivers have additional safety concerns once their teen gets behind the wheel. In Hawaii, motor vehicle accidents are the number one cause of non-fatal injuries among teens. Although not life-ending, non-fatal injuries resulting from vehicle collisions can lead to life-altering disabilities. Parents of teen drivers can lead by examMarch/April 2024 HAWAII PARENT 97
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