Indiana Laws
- Children under 8 must be in child restraints that meet current federal safety standards.
- Children from age 8 up to 16 must use a child restraint or vehicle safety belt.
- These laws apply to all seating positions in all vehicles including cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs.
- Anyone who drives children is responsible for them being properly restrained.
- If children are not properly buckled up, the driver can be fined.
- Children under the age of 13 should not ride in the front seat of a vehicle.
- Everyone 16 years and older MUST wear a safety belt.
- Violators can be fined up to $25.
