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06-05-2009, 02:15 AM | #1 |
Kneedragger
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Austin, TX
Moto: '07 KTM Super Duke (for sale), '07 KTM 300 XC-W
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I take my son to child care in my Miata all the time. I turn the airbag off, and it has a LATCH system to properly secure the child seat. It's only about a mile from home, and I don't feel like I'm putting my son @ any extra risk.
Tye, I used to feel the same way as you, but was surprised how fatherhood changed me. I thought it would constrain me from doing what I enjoy as much, but instead I prefer to spend time w/ my kid, even to the detriment of my riding time. |
06-05-2009, 09:47 AM | #2 |
Gixxer Girl
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Kyle, TX
Moto: 05 GSXR 750 & 06 YZ250F
Posts: 1,424
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well since he's just trying to 'win' our little discussion....
Cut from the Child Restraint Law by state web site - Children must be in a restraint seat in TX 7 yrs & younger and less than 57 inches. The law states no preference for the rear seat Many states do have laws on age/size for a front seat which often include turning off the airbag but not all. so he wins.... :nana: |
06-05-2009, 11:01 AM | #3 |
The cows want you dead.
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 2,087
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In NC they have to be in the back seat until 8 years old and 80 pounds.
My step mom was in a crash in the passenger seat of her Miata. She is short and her face was pretty torn up from the airbag. |
06-05-2009, 11:24 AM | #4 |
Gixxer Girl
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Kyle, TX
Moto: 05 GSXR 750 & 06 YZ250F
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oh yeah airbags are the main reason for it for sure but if you can turn them off I guess it's good to go in TX.
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06-05-2009, 08:25 PM | #5 |
With MORE TYEstosterone
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: TX
Moto: '12 KX450F / 08 YZ250F #512 / 07 KX65 #1
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