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Offline Hihowdy

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Can my daughter ride in a taxi cab without a car seat?
« on: May 22, 2006, 01:41:44 am »
Claire is 14 months old and we are taking a trip to Chicago next week...I have heard that you travel mostly by cab.  We will have our car but to park at the hotel is $30 a day and there are no in and out privilages.  So we will be releying on mass transit.  Is it legal for her to ride in the cab without a car seat.  I know it isn't necessarily safe but I was just wondering if it is legal.  We will not be lugging a car seat up and down the magnificant mile!  Anyways just wanted to see of someone had experience with this. Thanks!
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Re: Can my daughter ride in a taxi cab without a car seat?
« Reply #1 on: May 23, 2006, 13:43:17 pm »
I'm not sure about the states but in Canada it is definitely illegal. You might want to check with Illinois motor vehicle department as to their specific laws. Have a great trip.

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Re: Can my daughter ride in a taxi cab without a car seat?
« Reply #2 on: May 23, 2006, 21:37:43 pm »
Illegal here in the UK too, not sure about the USA but just think how dangerous travelling in any car with a LO who is not in a car seat is.... are you willing to take such a big risk?

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Re: Can my daughter ride in a taxi cab without a car seat?
« Reply #3 on: May 23, 2006, 21:56:12 pm »
I very much doubt it would be legal.
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Re: Can my daughter ride in a taxi cab without a car seat?
« Reply #4 on: May 24, 2006, 00:36:38 am »
HI Claire,

I agree that it's safer so just bring it for ur lo's safety right?
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