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INDIANA'S LAW

  • Children under 8 must be in child restraints that meet current federal safety standards.

  • Children from age 8 up to 16 must use a child restraint or vehicle safety belt.

  • This laws applies to all seating positions in all vehicles including cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs.

  • Anyone who drives children is responsible for them being properly restrained.

  • If children are not properly buckled up, the driver can be fined $25.

  • Children under the age of 13 should not ride in the front seat of a vehicle.

  • Everyone 16 years and older MUST wear a safety belt.

  • This law applies to all seating positions in all vehicles including cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs.

  • Violators can be fined up to $25.

Ripley County Health Department

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