ATWOOD - A man from Wellington North has been ticketed for using a case of beer as a car seat for a two-year-old.

Ontario Provincial Police officers stopped a car at about 2:30 a.m. Tuesday in the village of Atwood, near Listowel, and noticed a small child perched on a 30-can case of beer. The 22-year-old driver was charged with failing to ensure the toddler was properly secured.

A proper seat was located for the child, and Family & Children's Services was notified.

In Ontario, children weighing less than 80 pounds, standing less than four feet, nine inches tall, and under age eight are required to use a booster or car seat.