Bill > S03752

This bill amends the vehicle and traffic law to prohibit the operation of a motor vehicle with children under the age of 8 in the front seat, except in limited circumstances. The key provisions include: (1) requiring all front seat passengers under 16 to be restrained by a safety belt, and passengers under 4 or between 4-8 to be restrained in an appropriate child restraint system or lap safety belt; (2) prohibiting the operation of a vehicle with any passengers under 8 in the front seat, unless the vehicle lacks rear seats, the rear seats cannot accommodate proper child seat installation, all other seats are occupied by children under 8, or the passenger is exempt due to a physical disability; and (3) providing a one-year warning period before fines are imposed for violations of the front seat restriction. The bill aims to enhance child passenger safety in motor vehicles.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S3752