(Courtesy: AAA-Arizona)PHOENIX (AP/CBS5) -
Arizona motorists must use booster seats or other restraint systems for children through age 7 who are not more than 4'9" tall.
The new law goes into effect Thursday.
Arizona already had required that children through age 4 use a child restraint system.
Violators are subject to a $50 penalty under the latest requirements. But it wouldn't be imposed if the person later equips the vehicle with a restraint system.
Arizona legislators had blocked previous attempts to bolster the restraint law because of objections about government intrusion and cost to parents.
Parents in need can find a booster seat at a free back-to-school event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Grand Canyon University Sports Arena, 3300 W. Camelback Rd.
Maricopa County Public Health will distribute free booster seats while supplies last.
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