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Jersey’s Seat Belt Law:
(NJS 39:3-76.2f)
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Applies to all passenger
vehicles including vans, pickup trucks and SUV’s that are
required to be equipped with seat belts.
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Applies to all passengers,
who are at least 8 years of age but less than 18 years of
age, and each driver and front seat passenger of a passenger
automobile, operated on a street or highway. All occupants
are required to wear a properly adjusted and fastened seat
belt system.
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Makes the driver responsible
for proper seat belt use by all occupants who are under the
age of 18.
New Jersey’s Child Passenger Law:
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Children up to age 8 or 80
pounds must ride in a safety or booster seat in the rear
seat of the vehicle. If there is no rear seat, the child
must sit in the front seat secured by a
child safety seat
or booster seat.
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Children under age 8 who
weigh more than 80 pounds must wear a seat belt anywhere in
the vehicle.
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Passengers age 8 to 18
(regardless of weight)
must
wear a seat belt anywhere inside a vehicle.
Specific questions
about proper mounting and use of child restraint devices may
be directed to the Community Policing Unit at (856) 234-1414
Ext. 532 Buckle up and have a safe trip.
www.mountlaurelpd.org
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