NJ S520

First offense for failing to secure a child in a restraint system or booster seat increases from $50-$75 to $100, with the fine waived if the defendant demonstrates possession of a child passenger restraint system.

Second or subsequent offenses carry a fine of $250-$500, up from the current $50-$75 range.

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

$25 from each fine collected is deposited into the fund to purchase child passenger restraint systems for distribution programs.

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