PC §733(C) - FAILURE TO SECURE A CHILD IN A CHILD SAFETY SEAT

CLASS E MISDEMEANOR

Section 1: Definitions

The failure to properly secure a child in a child safety seat while operating a motor vehicle.

Section 2: Elements of the Offense

1. The defendant was operating a motor vehicle.

2. The defendant transported a child under the age of 8 or below the legal height/weight requirement without securing them in a child safety seat.

Section 3: Exceptions

1. The child was not present in the vehicle at the time of the alleged offense. The child met legal exemptions from the child safety seat requirement.

2. The child met legal exemptions from the child safety seat requirement.

Penalties

Penalties for seatbelt charges can vary widely depending on the jurisdiction and the specific circumstances of the offense. They may include:

JAIL TIME

30 seconds at officer’s discretion.

FINE SET

$500.00