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OK SB1417

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Dan Newberry

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reduces the maximum age for child passenger restraint system requirements from 8 years to 6 years in Oklahoma motor vehicles.

  • Children under 4 years old must use a rear-facing restraint system until age 2 or until reaching the manufacturer's weight/height limits.

  • Children ages 4 to 6 years old must be secured in either a child passenger restraint system or booster seat if under 4 feet 9 inches tall.

  • Children ages 6 to 13 years old must be protected by either a child passenger restraint system or seat belt.

  • Establishes penalty of $50 fine and court costs for violations, with fine suspended and court costs capped at $15 for first offense upon proof of purchasing a child restraint system; becomes effective November 1, 2016.

Legislative Description

Child safety; modifying restrictions and requirements. Effective date.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Public Safety

2/2/2016

Committee Referrals

Public Safety2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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