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Child Cars Seats and Vehicle Restraint Laws and Information
All states regulate what kind of restraint systems drivers must use to secure child passengers. Drivers who don’t follow the rules might face stiff penalties.
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Is a Seatbelt Ticket a Moving Violation?
Whether a seat belt or child safety seat (car seat) violation is considered a moving violation depends on what state you live in.
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Is It Illegal to Leave a Child Unattended in a Car?
Some states have laws prohibiting leaving unattended children in vehicles in certain circumstances, and the penalties can be quite severe depending on the level of endangerment or harm to the child.
Child Restraint Laws
Click on the state, below, to learn about child restraint laws. Keep in mind that even if you are not a resident of the state—for example, you are simply driving through—you must meet the host state requirements.
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