Seatbelt Safety

Question 1

Child Restraint Law

Answer 1

Children through age 7 or 65lbs must be properly restrained in a child safety seat or booster seat

Children from age 8 or 65lbs up to 16 yrs must be properly restrained in a seatbelt

• Requirements:
  1. The seat belt fits them properly
  2. Sit up properly

No child under 65 inches or 12 yrs shall occupy the passengers seat, unless…

1. There’s no back seat
2. The back seat is filled with children

Question 2

Infant to 1 year

Answer 2

• Infant or convertible safety the seat
• Facing rear of car
• In back seat

Question 3

1 year to 3 years old

Answer 3

• Infant or convertible safety the seat
• Facing rear of car
• In back seat
• Unless they reach the top height/weight limit allowed by the seat’s manufacturer

Question 4

4 years to 7 years old

Answer 4

• Car seat with harness
• Facing front
• Unless they reach the top height/weight limit allowed by the seat’s manufacturer
• Booster seat for bigger ones

Question 5

Delaware Law Seatbelts and Restraints

Answer 5

The driver must be properly restrained and is responsible for ensuring that all passengers are restrained