Michigan State Police this week reminded drivers about updates to the state's Child Passenger Safety Law taking effect in April.

Updated laws change how long a child must remain in a type of car seat before moving up to the next safety seat.

Stricter rules in Michigan involving how young children are seated – and where they sit – in a passenger vehicle take effect April 2. "Vehicle crashes are the #1 cause of death for young children. But you can reduce your child's risk of death in a crash by 50% just by making sure they're properly restrained in the appropriate car seat,