Drivers with no child safety seat may pay up

LANSING (AP) -- Michigan lawmakers may no longer let drivers off the hook if child passengers aren't in a safety seat. Violators now can avoid up to $103 in fines and court costs if they prove they have bought a child safety seat before the court appearance date on their citation. Under a proposed bill, judges would no longer be required to waive the court penalties. The state Senate's Transportation Committee plans to consider the bill today. The legislation specifically addresses violators of a requirement to secure children under age 4 in a safety seat. Michigan also requires children under age 8 to be in a booster seat. Published: Tue, Feb 12, 2013