What if my car only has lap belts?
Booster seats: How do I comply with the law if my car only has lap belts in the back seat? If you have a lap and shoulder belt located in a front passenger seat, put the booster seat there. (This may mean that an adult needs to move to the back seat.)
Are lap belts effective?
Both belt types are shown to be highly effective in reducing serious injuries to children in frontal crashes. The figure shows that both outboard lap/shoulder and center lap belts are highly effective in reducing serious injuries to children in side crashes.
Do cars still have lap belts?
Currently, California seat belt law requires that anyone eight years old or older and children who are at least 4 feet 9 inches tall wear seat belts. All seat belts and restraints must be in proper working order and have both a lap belt and shoulder harness.
What is a lap belt restraint?
First off, a lap belt is simply the strap that goes across your waist, or lap, while a shoulder restraint not only has the lap belt, but also a strap coming down from your left or right shoulder and diagonally crossing your chest.
Can you use a booster seat with just a lap belt?
Booster seats must be used with lap and shoulder belts. When using a booster seat, make sure: The lap belt lies low and snug across your child’s upper thighs. The shoulder belt crosses the middle of your child’s chest and shoulder and is off the neck.
Why are lap belts bad?
For decades, they’ve been pushing automakers and the government to ban lap seat belts because they can seriously injure passengers in an accident. Barbara Gaines says, “The most significant, the most devastating are the spinal cord injuries.
How can I increase my seat belt?
Strategies to Increase Seat Belt Use
- Primary Seat Belt Laws. Primary seat belt laws allow police officers to stop and ticket someone for not buckling up.
- Increased Penalties.
- Short-term, High-visibility Enforcement.
- Integrated Nighttime Enforcement Programs.
What are the two types of seat belts?
Seatbelt Types
- Lap Belt – Also known as a 2-point belt this type of seatbelt attaches at two points and is situated on an individual’s waist.
- Sash Belt – Similar to a lap belt, this belt goes diagonally across the chest and is usually buckled toward the center of the vehicle.