The fine is substantially larger than expected if the youngster is not securely strapped in the car seat. If a youngster is not securely strapped in a car seat or using seat belts, parents will be fined $60. There are several locations in Florida where you may get your car seat tested. These locations include auto repair shops, police stations, fire stations, and hospitals. Children under the age of 8 years old must be secured in a car seat to avoid any penalties from being issued at all. The law states that children under the age of 4 must be placed in a rear-facing infant car seat to reduce their risk of injury in case of an accident. Children between the ages of 4 and 7 must be placed in a forward-facing toddler car seat with a belt used properly in order to receive a ticket. Children over the age of 7 can also be strapped into adult seat belts as long as they are adjusted correctly to fit them. In some cases, officers may ask you questions about how you care for your child and whether he/she is currently wearing his/her car seat. They will also look at photographs of your vehicle's interior to make sure the car seat is installed properly. If it is not, you could be given a ticket. Parents who don't use car seats to transport their children put themselves and others at risk of injury.