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Child Seat 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 may face stiff penalties. So, it’s important to make sure children riding in your car have the kind of seat that the law requires.
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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?
To protect children against harm, some states have created laws prohibiting leaving unattended children in vehicles in certain circumstances. The rules vary by state, but the penalties can be quite severe depending on the level of endangerment or harm to the child.