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.
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