Many people in Santa Monica, CA are surprised to find out that rear-facing car seats are not required by law for all ages. This means that drivers could put their children in the back seat without a rear safety seat or even with an incorrect one! For this reason, LATCH evaluations were created to help drivers make sure they're using the right kind of child safety seat for their needs and vehicle type. Read on for more information from Genesis Santa Monica about these inspections.
What is LATCH?
LATCH stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children. It's a standard system of attachments that allows vehicles to take child safety seats without using seat belts. Kids can be safer in this way because there are three spots in the car where they sit and ride: one between the driver and front passenger seat, one between the rear driver's side seat and the center console, and one in the back seat. The LATCH system makes it a lot easier to use a safety seat.
