“SAFETY IS THE KEY”
New Jersey Child Restraint Law

As of December 1, 2001 New Jersey's child passenger safety law requires:
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 back seat, the child must sit in the front seat secured by a safety belt, 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 the vehicle.

Why was New Jersey's child passenger safety law upgraded?
Motor vehicles are the leading cause of death for children between ages 4 to 14. Nearly 1,700 children under age 15 died in motor vehicle crashes nationally in 2000, with the majority not in a safety seat or seat belt.

The 4 Steps to Child Passenger Safety

• Infant seats, designed for children up to 1 year old and 20 pounds in weight. Infant seats are always positioned rear-facing.
• Forward facing seats, designed for children between 20 and 40 pounds. Toddler seats are always positioned forward facing.
• Booster seats, designed for children between 40 and 80 pounds. Booster seats raise a child so the vehicle's lap-and-shoulder belt fits properly.
• Seat Belts  (Adults, please set the proper example!)
  
  New Jersey law requires drivers and adult front passengers to wear their seat belts.
  
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