Child Restraints and Safety Belts 622-05-25-30-07

(NEW 10/1/19 ML #3564)

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NDCC §39-21-41.2 strengthened the North Dakota law related to the use of child restraints/safety belts. The following is a brief summary:

1. Children younger than age 8 are required to ride in a child restraint (car seat or booster seat). The restraint must be used correctly following the manufacturer’s instructions.
2. A seat belt may be substituted for children younger than 8 who weigh more than 80 pounds and are more than 57 (4’9”) inches tall.
3. Children ages 8 through 17 must be properly secured in a seat belt or child restraint (car seat or booster seat).
4. The law applies to all seating positions – front seat and back.
5. The driver is responsible for ensuring that all occupants younger than 18 are buckled up in the appropriate restraint.
6. The penalty for violation is $25 and one point against the license of the driver.
7. When licensing foster parents either for initial or subsequent licenses, child restraint/safety belt requirements, and the options for securing proper child restraint equipment must be discussed.