AZ HB2224

Prohibits drivers from transporting persons under 18 years of age in open compartments of motor vehicles unless safely restrained by a lap belt or lap and shoulder belt designed to prevent ejection.

Exempts emergency response situations where measures are necessary to assist an injured person or prevent injury or death.

Exempts organized parades, vehicles on private property, and vehicles operating at or below 35 miles per hour speed limits.

Exempts motor vehicles leased, owned, or operated by farmers or ranchers used exclusively within farm or ranch boundaries, including incidental use on up to one mile of highway between farm or ranch parcels.

Exempts motor vehicles on Indian reservations from the restraint requirement.