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What to Know Regarding Massachusetts Seat Belt Laws (Part B)

Massachusetts Child Restraint Laws

When seat belts were first invented, they were intended for passengers of all sizes and ages. But upon further study, experts determined that additional safety measures were needed to protect children from serious harm in a Massachusetts car accident.

To address this problem, lawmakers amended the Massachusetts seat belt laws to call for child restraint systems in cars that were carrying children. Depending on the age and size of the child, infant seats, car seats or booster seats may be required. When a child is properly restrained, it is less likely that the child would be seriously hurt or killed in the event of a Massachusetts car accident.

Massachusetts child restraint laws include:

• Child restraint seats are required for all children younger than 8 years old (unless the child is at least 4 feet 9 inches tall)
• Child restraint seats are required for all children weighing 40 pounds or less

As with Massachusetts seat belt laws, there are a few exceptions to the child restraint laws. Massachusetts child restraint laws do not apply when:

• Riding in a school bus
• Riding in any vehicle manufactured before mid-1966
• A child is unable to use a seat belt due to physical limitations

Do Massachusetts seat belt laws really work?

Even though it is against the law, many residents of the Commonwealth still choose to not wear seat belts. Here are some Massachusetts car accident statistics to consider when deciding whether or not to buckle up:

• Using lap and shoulder belts reduces accident fatalities among front seat passengers by 45%
• A back seat passenger of average weight in a car traveling 55 miles per hour will hurtle forward with a force of 3,000 pounds in an accident
• A collision at 30 miles per hour involving an unbelted motorist can cause bodily damage similar to a fall from a three-story building
• If you are ejected from a vehicle, there is a 3 in 4 chance you will die
• Children mimic the behavior of adults; if a driver does not wear a seat belt, children will also be unbuckled about 76% of the time

Unfortunately, people can be seriously injured in motor vehicle accidents even if they are wearing seat belts. If you have been involved in a Massachusetts car accident where another driver was at fault, you should consider legal action.

An auto accident can ruin and completely change your life. If you have been injured in a car crash in the SouthCoast area, you should contact a Massachusetts personal injury attorney to learn about your rights and determine liability.

Phillips & Garcia P.C., a law firm based in the SouthCoast of Massachusetts, takes time when speaking with you about your case and works with you on a contingent fee basis so there are NO FEES unless our trained personal injury lawyers wins your case. Call now to schedule a FREE evaluation of your case - 1-877-892-5620.

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