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I would like to remind motorists of
four traffic law changes that went into effect
January 1, 2004.
Booster Seat Law
- Provides that whenever a person is transporting a child under age eight,
the person is responsible for properly securing the child in an appropriate
child restraint system, which includes a booster seat. Every person, when
transporting a child between the ages 8 and 16, is responsible for properly
securing that child in a safety belt. If the vehicle used to transport
children under eight years of age is equipped with lap belts only in the
back seat and the child weighs more than 40 pounds, the child may be
transported in the back seat wearing a lap belt only. If a combination lap
and shoulder belt is available, the child must be secured in a booster seat.
New Teen Drivers
- Any person under the age of 18 who receives a graduated driver’s license,
for the first six months of the license or until the person reaches the age
of 18, whichever occurs sooner, the person may not drive with more than one
person in the vehicle who is under the age of 20 unless they are siblings,
children, step-siblings, or stepchildren of the driver.
Left Lane Law -
While traveling on an interstate highway, a vehicle may not be driven in the
left lane, except when overtaking and passing another vehicle. This
prohibition does not apply to authorized emergency vehicles while engaged in
official duties.
Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding
- Any person commits aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace
officer if he or she disobeys two or more official traffic control devices
in the course of fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer.
"According to recent National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration statistics, traffic crashes kill more people
under age 34 each year then all other crimes combined.
Other Information from the Chief
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