Those of you in WA with young kids...

Spook50 · 05-16-08, 02:51 PM

I'm picking up my GF's 5 y/o son today and watching him since she has to work late (gonna have him help me work on the new engine now that I have it on a stand), and since I'm picking him up in the Cruiser, I was wondering if it's legal for me to have his booster seat in the front passenger seat instead of the back seat. He's 45 lbs and it's one of those seats where the car's seatbelt serves as the restraint (plus it's made for shoulder belts).

I figure it'd be safer for him to be held in by a shoulder belt instead of just a lap belt, and given the fact that 62's don't have airbags, it seems like it'd be a no-brainer to have him up front.

But is it actually legal?

koop · 05-16-08, 02:54 PM

What? You don't have a roof rack?

scottm · 05-16-08, 02:57 PM

Hmm, in Michigan it's legal for them to ride in a trailer. Comes in handy when they're acting up. Wife too.

Urrrk · 05-16-08, 03:03 PM

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But is it actually legal?

I'm pretty sure it's legal as long as he's in a car seat and strapped in.

If you get pulled over just explain to the officer what you explained here, and you should be fine.

Jman · 05-16-08, 03:12 PM

Do the three-point belt conversion!

I did.

bull · 05-16-08, 03:14 PM

Do it all the time with my son in my rigs. Just make sure the seat is strapped in and he is strapped to the seat..

You will see the cruiser addiction spans all ages.. I bet a 100 bucks he will have a shit eating grin from riding with you in your cruiser...

Edit: Scratch that last comment...you're in a FJ62..

Spook50 · 05-16-08, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by koop

What? You don't have a roof rack?

Haha that's what the guys at work said, followed by "and if he gets cold strap the Gor-Tex over him"

Jman, it's on the list. I just need to get the correct cargo area trim to accomodate the belts (anyone selling some?)

Bull, his dad drives a WAY lifted F-350 that sits on 40s, has a diesel, giant chrome wheels (see where this is going?) and tons of chrome accessories. Obviously the POS is a posermobile and never leaves pavement. Yes I imagine he's a closet fag. But anyhoo, after I took my 62 to the ORV park with the boy and his mom, he said "Dan your truck is way cooler than my dad's"

wob · 05-16-08, 03:42 PM

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Bull, his dad drives a WAY lifted F-350 that sits on 40s, has a diesel, giant chrome wheels (see where this is going?) and tons of chrome accessories. Obviously the POS is a posermobile and never leaves pavement. Yes I imagine he's a closet fag.

And just think, he used to bone your girlfriend. Does that mean she likes closet fags?

Spook50 · 05-16-08, 03:48 PM

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And just think, he used to bone your girlfriend. Does that mean she likes closet fags?

Nope, that's just one of the reasons she divorced his ass

That and apparently he has a miniscule lead singer & drum set...

Wile E Coyote · 05-16-08, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Spook50

That and apparently he has a miniscule lead singer & drum set...

Duuude, you do know they all say that, right?

Fly Rod · 05-16-08, 05:53 PM

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Duuude, you do know they all say that, right?

Except when you are married to or dating them!

wob · 05-16-08, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Spook50

That and apparently he has a miniscule lead singer & drum set...

I guess that explains the truck.

74fjsemistock · 05-16-08, 06:50 PM

It"s all good once you get past the used part.Ford's aren't all that bad either.Like Heeps,they make good traction when you bust over the top.See,you just have to get over the used part.

Spook50 · 05-16-08, 08:04 PM

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I guess that explains the truck.

You hit the nail on the head. The first (and only) time I met him I asked "is he compensating for something?" and her response was "you have no idea"

She's a keeper

IB14A69 · 05-16-08, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Spook50

I'm picking up my GF's 5 y/o son today and watching him since she has to work late (gonna have him help me work on the new engine now that I have it on a stand), and since I'm picking him up in the Cruiser, I was wondering if it's legal for me to have his booster seat in the front passenger seat instead of the back seat. He's 45 lbs and it's one of those seats where the car's seatbelt serves as the restraint (plus it's made for shoulder belts).

I figure it'd be safer for him to be held in by a shoulder belt instead of just a lap belt, and given the fact that 62's don't have airbags, it seems like it'd be a no-brainer to have him up front.

But is it actually legal?

I was told that if all the rear seat belts are in use and then the front seat becomes an option as long it is the correct car seat and the are no air bags or they can be turned off.

firetruck41 · 05-16-08, 09:00 PM

Booster Seat Fact Sheet - Washington Traffic Safety Commission

Back seat when practical.

IronYuppy · 05-16-08, 09:05 PM

You're dating a chick with a kid.

Loser.

PS he's not your kid - what do you care if he gets hurt or cold?

Again...

wob · 05-16-08, 09:08 PM

brutal

(At least you didn't "ha ha!" the fact that he's having to look after him.)

IronYuppy · 05-16-08, 09:17 PM

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brutal

(At least you didn't "ha ha!" the fact that he's having to look after him.)

That's only because I didn't know that, Mr. Edit-Puss. That'll teach me to not not subscribe to his blog.

wob · 05-16-08, 09:21 PM

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That's only because I didn't know that, Mr. Edit-Puss. That'll teach me to not not subscribe to his blog.

Well, he did mention in the original post that he was picking him up.

bigndn · 05-16-08, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Spook50

I'm picking up my GF's 5 y/o son today and watching him since she has to work late (gonna have him help me work on the new engine now that I have it on a stand), and since I'm picking him up in the Cruiser, I was wondering if it's legal for me to have his booster seat in the front passenger seat instead of the back seat. He's 45 lbs and it's one of those seats where the car's seatbelt serves as the restraint (plus it's made for shoulder belts).

I figure it'd be safer for him to be held in by a shoulder belt instead of just a lap belt, and given the fact that 62's don't have airbags, it seems like it'd be a no-brainer to have him up front.

But is it actually legal?

Spook, yes it is legal. What would happen in a std cab pickup? With the lack of airbags, it's up to your discretion. Technically the safest spot would be in the middle of the back seat, but the front seat would be as safe as either side of the rear.

Good on ya for sackin' up and asking.

IronYuppy · 05-16-08, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by wob

Well, he did mention in the original post that he was picking him up.

I saw that, but I thought he meant as a date.

wob · 05-16-08, 09:23 PM

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I saw that, but I thought he meant as a date.

oh fuck

Spook don't take kindly to pedo jokes. (rightly so)

bigndn · 05-16-08, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by IronYuppy

You're dating a chick with a kid.

Loser.

PS he's not your kid - what do you care if he gets hurt or cold?

Hopefully you're not really that big of an asshole. You've never dated a gal with a kid by the sounds of it, likely for a reason. They're picky and typically have higher standards, so they likely took one look at you and discretely said "pass on that loser".

bigndn · 05-16-08, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by wob

Well, he did mention in the original post that he was picking him up.

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Originally Posted by IronYuppy

I saw that, but I thought he meant as a date.

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Originally Posted by wob

oh fuck
Spook don't take kindly to pedo jokes. (rightly so)

Neither do I, because pedofiles are some of the sickest people on the planet.

IY, you're a puke for insinuating it. Fuck you.

05-16-08, 02:51 PM	#1
Spook50 sp0rk sp0rk sp0rk! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 1,400 Blog Entries: 2	Those of you in WA with young kids... I'm picking up my GF's 5 y/o son today and watching him since she has to work late (gonna have him help me work on the new engine now that I have it on a stand), and since I'm picking him up in the Cruiser, I was wondering if it's legal for me to have his booster seat in the front passenger seat instead of the back seat. He's 45 lbs and it's one of those seats where the car's seatbelt serves as the restraint (plus it's made for shoulder belts). I figure it'd be safer for him to be held in by a shoulder belt instead of just a lap belt, and given the fact that 62's don't have airbags, it seems like it'd be a no-brainer to have him up front. But is it actually legal? __________________ '88 FJ62 W/ 240K miles, desmogged, stock SUA W/ full length Add-A-Leafs, Tuffy console, TaskLED domelight, Mallory ignition, and four wheel discs Some people just can't resist going full retard.

05-16-08, 02:57 PM	#3
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bull Team Bullsac Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: washington state TLCA# 12258 Posts: 3,037	Do it all the time with my son in my rigs. Just make sure the seat is strapped in and he is strapped to the seat.. You will see the cruiser addiction spans all ages.. I bet a 100 bucks he will have a shit eating grin from riding with you in your cruiser... Edit: Scratch that last comment...you're in a FJ62.. __________________ 67FJ45 LPB / 79FJ40 / 80 HJ47 / 85 BJ70 / 97FZJ80 40th http://toymoco.com

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05-16-08, 09:08 PM	#18
wob IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: SC Posts: 1,207	brutal (At least you didn't "ha ha!" the fact that he's having to look after him.)