Buckle Up

 
     
 

New Jersey’s Seat Belt Law:
(NJS 39:3-76.2f)

  • Applies to all passenger vehicles including vans, pickup trucks and SUV’s that are required to be equipped with seat belts.
  • 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.
  • 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:

  • 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.
  • Children under age 8 who weigh more than 80 pounds must wear a seat belt anywhere in the vehicle.
  • 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