"California Considers Front Seat Ban for Teens: Is 'Shotgun' a Thing of the Past?"

California may soon restrict front-seat access for children under 16 due to safety concerns. Advocates support Assembly Bill 435, requiring booster seats for kids under 10 and a five-step test for older children. Violators face fines, while lawmakers debate enforcement and potential racial profiling implications. The bill advances to the Assembly Appropriations Committee.