New laws in effect for bus riders in California

- Effective July 1, 2018 -


Wearing your seat belt isn’t just a good idea, IT’S THE LAW!

California state law requires all drivers and passengers of commercial buses wear safety belts or face fines. The government imposed fine is $20 for the first violation of this law and $50 for the next.  
Everyone must be buckled up at all times, with the exception of passengers that are going to, or returning from the onboard bathroom. 

New Seat Belt Law for Buses in California: 

  • All passengers 8 years of age and older are required to be properly restrained by a safety belt, meaning the lap belt crosses the hips or upper thighs of the occupant and the shoulder belt (if present) crosses the chest in front of the occupant. 
  • All passengers under 8 years of age and under 4 feet 9 inches in height are required to be acceptably restrained by a safety belt, meaning all of the following: 

1.) The latch plate is securely fastened in the buckle
2.) The lap belt shall be adjusted to fit low and tight across the hips or upper thighs, not the stomach area
3.) The shoulder belt shall not be placed behind the back or under the arm

  • If it is not possible to ensure a passenger who is under 8 years of age and under 4 feet 9 inches in height is acceptably restrained by a safety belt because of his or her size, a parent, legal guardian, or chartering party shall: 

1.) Secure him or her in an appropriate child passenger restraint system that meets the applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards
2.) Or if the passenger is under 2 years of age, he or she can be held on the lap of a parent, legal guardian, or chartering party

Wearing your seat belt isn’t just a good idea, IT’S THE LAW!


BUCKLE UP FOR SAFETY!

 

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