Sec. 2. (a) A person who operates a motor vehicle in which there is a child less than eight (8) years of age who is not properly fastened and restrained according to the child restraint system manufacturer's instructions by a child restraint system commits a Class D infraction. A person may not be found to have violated this subsection if the person carries a certificate from a physician, physician's assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse stating that it would be impractical to require that a child be fastened and restrained by a child restraint system because of:
(1) a physical condition, including physical deformity; or
(2) a medical condition;
of the child and presents the certificate to the police officer or the court.
(b) Notwithstanding IC 34-28-5-5(c), funds collected as judgments for violations under this section shall be deposited in the child restraint system account established by section 9 of this chapter.
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-13-2.]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.57-1998, SEC.4; P.L.116-1998, SEC.4; P.L.67-2004, SEC.4; P.L.2-2005, SEC.33; P.L.146-2009, SEC.3; P.L.129-2018, SEC.2.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment
Chapter 11. Passenger Restraint Systems for Children
9-19-11-1. Application of Chapter
9-19-11-3.7. Exception; Child Over 40 Pounds; Lap Safety Belt
9-19-11-4. Designation of Violations as Being Within Authority of Violations Clerk
9-19-11-7. Forwarding to Bureau of Motor Vehicles Certified Abstract of Record of Judgment
9-19-11-8. Contributory Negligence
9-19-11-9. Child Restraint System Account
9-19-11-10. Violation; No Assessment of Points
9-19-11-11. Violation; Not Basis for Habitual Offender Determination