Event Brief
AAA: Tennessee kids often use adult belts too soon
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Summary: AAA data cited by WATE shows that about 90.3% of Tennessee children inspected began using an adult seat belt before it fit correctly. The same data found 20.1% started using booster seats too soon, and 76.4% of child restraints inspected were used incorrectly.
WHO: AAA – The Auto Club Group; Tennessee children inspected (per AAA data) via WATE
WHAT: AAA inspection data indicates many Tennessee children use seat belts or booster seats before they fit correctly.
WHEN: Sep 21, 2026 at 12:54 PM ET
WHERE: Tennessee
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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