Booster seat changes headed to governor

The Georgia House on Wednesday gave a boost to a Senate version of legislation seeking new requirements for kids in car seats.

By approving Senate Bill 88 -- which like the already-approved House Bill 279 would make children ride in booster seats until age 8 -- the issue heads directly to Gov. Nathan Deal.

He is expected to sign off on the proposal to make children safer in cars by adding two years to the law requiring they ride in booster seats. Kids are exempted if they weigh at least 40 pounds or stand 4 feet 9 inches or taller, or they have a written statement from a doctor for a medical condition.

Drivers who fail to strap kids would face a $50 fine for the first offense and $100 for a second offense.

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