Drivers Ed Passive Safety

GDL (Graduated Driver License) laws

Regulations that require drivers to ensure all passengers under age 18 are properly restrained.

Primary Offense

A violation that can lead to a vehicle being pulled over, such as improper seatbelt use.

Rear-facing car seat

A type of car seat used for infants under age 2, which must be equipped with a 5-point harness.

Child Passenger Safety

The practice of ensuring that children are properly restrained in vehicles for their safety.

Ticket responsibility for passengers under 18

If a passenger under age 18 is not properly restrained, the driver will receive the ticket.

Safety seat for children under age 4

Children under age 4 must use a rear-facing or forward-facing car seat with a 5-point harness.

Requirements for children under age 8

Children under age 8 must use a forward-facing car seat with a 5-point harness or a booster seat.

Manufacturer’s instructions for car seats

Details provided by the manufacturer that ensure correct installation and usage of car seats.

Fines for violation of restraint laws

Monetary penalties issued for failing to properly restrain yourself or passengers under age 18.

Responsibility of drivers under GDL

While under GDL, the driver is responsible for all passengers under age 18’s proper restraint.

Active airbag rule for car seats

A rear-facing car seat must never be placed in the front passenger seat if an airbag is active.

Sitting position for maximum safety

Children should always be seated in the back seat of a vehicle for maximum safety.

Ticket responsibility for passengers aged 18+

Passengers aged 18 or older are responsible for their own seatbelt use; they can be ticketed if unrestrained.

Secondary Offense

An offense like an unrestrained 18+ passenger in the back seat when a primary offense has already occurred.

Proper Restraint Guidelines

All passengers must be properly restrained, including those in back seats.