Where in the world are you gonna find a seat big enough for a 15 year old to fit in ?? !! *is that little kid in your Avatar Nekkid ?? shame on him!!!

* Children under one (1) year of age, or any child, weighing twenty (20) pounds or less, must be secured in a child passenger restraint system in a rear facing position, meeting federal motor vehicle safety standards, in a rear seat, if available, or according to the child safety restraint system or vehicle manufacturer's instructions. (Note: If the child safety seat has a higher rear-facing weight rating, usually 30 or 35 pounds, it may be continued to be used in a rear-facing position so long as the child's weight permits. Check the manufacturers instructions accompanying the child safety seat for more information.) * Children age one (1) through age three (3), and weighing more than twenty (20) pounds, must be secured in a child safety seat in a forward facing position in the rear seat, if available, or according to the child safety restraint system or vehicle manufacturer's instructions. * Children age four (4) through age eight (8), and measuring less than four feet nine inches (4'9") in height, must be secured in a belt-positioning booster seat system, meeting federal motor vehicle safety standards in the rear seat, if available, or according to the child safety restraint system or vehicle manufacturer's instructions. (Note: If the child is not between age four (4) and age eight (8), but is less than four feet nine inches (4'9") in height, he/she must still use a seat belt system meeting federal motor vehicle safety standards.) * Children age nine (9) through age twelve (12), or any child through twelve (12) years of age, measuring four feet nine inches (4'9") or more in height, must be secured in a seat belt system. It is recommended that any such child be placed in the rear seat, if available. (Note: If the child is not between age nine (9) and age twelve (12), but is four feet nine inches (4'9") or more in height, he/she must still use a seat belt system meeting federal motor vehicle safety standards.) * Children age thirteen (13) through age fifteen (15) must be secured by using a passenger restraint system, including safety belts, meeting federal motor vehicle safety standards. * Provision is made for the transportation of children in medically prescribed modified child restraints. A copy of Doctor's prescription is to be carried in the vehicle utilizing the modified child restraint at all times. * The driver of the car is responsible for making sure that children under age sixteen (16) are properly restrained and may be charged and fined $50.00 for violation of the law. If the child's parent or legal guardian is present in the car but not driving, the parent or legal guardian is responsible for making sure that the child is properly transported and may be fined for non-compliance. * Police officers observing violations of this law are permitted to stop drivers and take enforcement action. PLEASE PROPERLY RESTRAIN CHILDREN

What? Where are you going to find a child seat that's going to fit a 15 year old??My nephew is 15 and he is 6 feet tall already and weighs 150 lbs! What a ridiculous law. It should go by weight and size, not age. Surely that was just a police officer waiting to give out tickets because he was having a bad day or something.

Tennessee state law requires that infants under one year of age and weighing less than 20 pounds ride in a rear-facing car seat. If the car seat has a rear-facing weight limit over 20 pounds, the infant may remain rear-facing beyond one year and 20 pounds. Children under age 4 must ride in a car seat. Tennessee requires that all car seats be federally approved and used according to manufacturer's instructions. Children ages 4 through 8 and less than 4'9" in height must use a booster seat. Children through age 12 who are greater than 4'9" are required to use a vehicle seatbelt, and the rear seat is recommended for these children. Tennessee requires that all children under age 16 who are not in a car seat or booster use a vehicle seat belt. Source: http://babyproducts.about.com/od/statecarseatlaws/qt/tennessee_cps.htm Tell your brother to fight it as that is not the law.

Ohio law now requires a child who is either 8 or under 80 pounds to be in a car seat. My 10 year old is under 80 pounds but he is so tall!! I think it is so stupid....just one more thing they can give a ticket for and I am sure the car seat industry loves it!! Bunch of BS Yo:)

i had no idea and im about 15-20 minutes from Tenn.

15 year olds should be driving ... not in a booster seat. When is America going to grow up?

Doesnt it depend on wieght?

Was the cop drunk? A 15 year old cannot fit in a child's seat. +4

Dang...that sucks! I got a 23 dollar no seat belt ticket YEARS ago in CA. +5

I find that hard to believe! Sound ridiculous! lol +5 Best, Jonathan