NJ S1220

First offense for violating child passenger restraint system requirements increases to a $100 fine (up from $50-$75), with the fine waived if the defendant demonstrates possession of a child passenger restraint system

Second or subsequent offenses carry a fine of $250 to $500

Establishes the Division of Highway Traffic Safety Child Passenger Restraint System Assistance Fund, a nonlapsing revolving fund administered by the State Treasurer

$25 from each fine collected will be deposited into the new fund to purchase child passenger restraint systems for distribution programs

Takes effect on the first day of the third month after enactment