Passive Safety (2)

GDL (Graduated Driver License)

A system that requires new drivers to gradually gain driving privileges.

Primary Offense

A violation for which a driver can be pulled over by police without another traffic offense.

Child Safety Seat

A seat designed to protect children from injury during a crash, based on their age, weight, and height.

5-point harness

A type of child safety seat restraint that secures the child at five points: two at the shoulders, two at the hips, and one between the legs.

Rear-facing car seat

A car seat that faces the rear of the vehicle, recommended for infants and toddlers.

Booster seat

A seat that raises a child so that the seatbelt fits properly over their shoulder and lap.

Passenger responsibility (age 18+)

Passengers who are 18 years old or older are responsible for wearing their own seatbelt.

Seat Belt Law

Laws that require all vehicle occupants to wear a seatbelt while driving.

Manufacturer's instructions for car seats

Guidelines provided by the car seat manufacturer that detail installation and safety requirements.

Effective date of child restraint laws in New Jersey

9/1/2015, when updated child safety seat laws took effect.

Weight limit for children under age 2 in a car seat

Children under age 2 must weight less than 30 lbs and be in a rear-facing seat.

Height limit for children under age 4 in a car seat

Children under age 4 must be less than 57 inches tall when using certain types of car seats.

Responsibility of drivers under GDL

Drivers under GDL must ensure themselves and passengers under age 18 are properly restrained.

Importance of back seat for children

Children are safest in the back seat of a vehicle to minimize injury risk.

Unrestrained 18+ passenger consequence

If a vehicle is pulled over for a primary offense, an unrestrained passenger 18 or older in the back seat may be ticketed.