Why Buckle Up? Studies show seat belts do save lives and reduce
injuries during crashes. Seat belts work with air bags to protect
occupants. Air bags alone are not enough to safeguard occupants.
Seatbelt commercialSeatbelt commercial More than 2,000 unbuckled
drivers and front seat passengers died on New Jersey's roadways in
the past 10 years. Approximately 700 unbuckled drivers and front
seat passengers were thrown out of their vehicles during crashes
and killed in the past 10 years. No SeatbeltNo Seatbelt Seat Belt
Laws
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How do Seatbelts Help? Keeps driver and passengers from being
thrown from the car. Prevents the passengers from hitting the
dashboard. Keeps driver/passengers from sliding in the seat. 60%
more likely to survive a crash when wearing a seatbelts!
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New Jerseys Seat Belt Law: (NJS 39:3-76.2f) NJ Law requires all
front seat occupants of passenger vehicles to wear a seat belt. The
motorist is responsible for all occupants under 18 years old. Front
seat occupants over 18 yrs. are responsible for themselves.
Motorists with GDL permits or Provisional licenses require all
occupants to wear seat belts anywhere in the vehicle.
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The Law Non-compliance is a primary offense. This means the
police can stop you for not wearing your seatbelts. Ticket - $46.
Exemptions: Any vehicle manufactured before July 1, 1966 or for a
medical reason verified in writing by a licensed physician.
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Child Restraint Law Children up to 8 yrs. old or 80 lbs. must
be in a federally approved car seat in the back seat of the
vehicle. Children under 8 yrs. and over 80 lbs. must be buckled in
the back seat. Never put rear-facing car seats in the front seat if
there is an airbag. Passengers 8 to 18 yrs. must be in a seat belt
anywhere in the vehicle.
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Types of Car Seats: Infant Car Seat: for a baby up to 20 lbs.
and 26 inches. Must be rear-facing Convertible Car Seat: for an
infant or toddlers up to 40 lbs. and 40 inches. When the baby
weights 17 lbs. the seat can be adjusted to the upright position
and placed facing forward. Booster Seats: for children over 40
lbs.
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Air Bags Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) Designed to
supplement seat belts in frontal crashes. Inflates at speeds up to
200mph. Seat belt + air bag= 75% less likely to have serious injury
in a crash. Need to be 10 inches from steering wheel. Always have
children under 12 yrs. in the backseat.
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