2 weeks Ago By Chris Bradford
DRIVERS have been warned that they risk hefty fines if those traveling in their cars are not strapped in thanks to a new law.And, those who fall foul of the measure risk a raft of penalties, including points on their license.GettyAmericans face high fines if the passengers in their car are not buckled in[/caption]Americans between the ages of eight and 16 could be slapped with a fine of $50 if they are not buckled up.
Although the measure specifically targets children, parents are not exempt. This is because parents could be slapped with tickets if they are inside the car as well knowing their child is not strapped in.But if parents are not inside the car, then the driver could be held liable.
They will have to ensure all passengers under 16 are strapped in before starting the journey.The measure specifically targets charter buses, built on or after November 2016.And, the law, which comes into force across New York today, is part of a drive to improve child safety.
In New York, all passengers must wear a seat belt and those who do not comply with the order risks a $50 fine.Children under the age of 16 must wear a seat belt when they are in the front or back seat of the car.The state has warned that penalties of up to $100 could be imposed.
Drivers face heftier fines if the passenger is under 16. And they may face more than just fines. Drivers could be slapped with three penalty points that are added to their record.
The standard penalty for not wearing a seat belt is $50.New York is just one of the states that have strict safety laws. New driving laws in 2025Drivers across the United States are having to adjust to a slew of new road rules that take effect in 2025.
Some of those include:Daylighting law prohibiting drivers from parking their cars within 20 feet of any crosswalk in CaliforniaStricter street racing penalties in CaliforniaChanges to car seat age and weight requirements in ColoradoFines for failing to follow designated enter and exit areas for express lanes in ColoradoBans on handheld devices while driving in Colorado and MissouriDrivers allowed to have a digital copy of their license on their cell phones in IllinoisYield right of way to emergency vehicles in IllinoisDrivers required to take a vision test to renew licenses in KentuckySchool bus safety law in OregonVehicle safety inspections scrapped in TexasChildren under 4 must use a safety seat, while others must use a restraint system until they turn eight.It is not illegal for children in New York to sit in the front seat of their parents’ car.But, officials have warned that it’s safer for children to sit in the back seats.
Earlier this month, The U.S. Sun reported how car seat laws were strengthened in Michigan.
Drivers who don’t follow the law could face $65 penalties.Children younger than two must be seated in a rear-facing car seat. Those between two and five can sit in a forward-facing seat, but they must be strapped in with a harness.
Children over five will be able to use a booster seat using a lap and shoulder belt.Officials explained the crackdown is part of an initiative to keep kids safe.“Safety is always our first priority, especially with children,” local cop Scott Dietrich said.
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