2021 Indiana Code
Title 9. Motor Vehicles
Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment
Chapter 11. Passenger Restraint Systems for Children
9-19-11-3.7. Exception; Child Over 40 Pounds; Lap Safety Belt

Universal Citation: IN Code § 9-19-11-3.7 (2021)

Sec. 3.7. Notwithstanding sections 2 and 3.6 of this chapter, a person may operate a motor vehicle in which there is a child who weighs more than forty (40) pounds and who is properly restrained and fastened by a lap safety belt if:

(1) the motor vehicle is not equipped with lap and shoulder safety belts; or

(2) not including the operator's seat and the front passenger seat:

(A) the motor vehicle is equipped with one (1) or more lap and shoulder safety belts; and

(B) all the lap and shoulder safety belts are being used to properly restrain other children who are less than sixteen (16) years of age.

As added by P.L.67-2004, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.146-2009, SEC.4.

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