A motorist in Canada has been arrested after using a case of beer as a car booster seat for a two-year-old child.

Police near Toronto pulled over the 22 year old on Wednesday after another driver called in a traffic complaint.

Officers found the toddler strapped in and riding on the case of beer.

The driver's creative attempt at an improvised booster seat earned him a charge of failing to ensure a child was properly restrained.

Police also notified child services.

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In a separate tweet, police said the case of beer was factory sealed - so the driver was not in violation of 'open container' laws.