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New York State Laws on required safety equipment for Seat Bealts, Bicycles and In-Line Skates
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The following information is being provided to educate parents and drivers
on safety restraints and equipment that is required under New York State Law.
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Following sections can be found in the
New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law.
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1. VTL 1229c1 |
Rear seat under the age of 7, child restraint
seat required
Rear seat under the age of 16, seatbelt required |
| 2. VTL 1229c2 |
Front seat under the age of 7, child restraint
seat required
Front seat under the age of 16, seatbelt required |
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3. VTL 1229c3 |
Driver seat belt required.
Front seat age 16 and older, seat belt required |
| Bicycles |
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1. VTL 1238/1 |
Allow passenger under age 1 to ride
on bicycle or on a pack fastened to the operator. |
| 2. VTL 1238/2a |
Passenger age 1 to 4 w/o proper
helmet |
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3. VTL 1238/2b |
Passenger age 1 to 4 w/o special
seat. |
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4. VTL 1238/5a |
Allow passenger age 5 to 13 to
operate bicycle without proper helmet. |
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5. VTL 1238/5b |
Rider age 1 to 13 without proper
helmet. |
| In-Line Skates |
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1. VTL 1238/5 |
Age 1 to 13 without proper helmet. |
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Parents, if you would like a demonstration in proper car seat installation.
Call the Baldwinsville Police Department at (315) 635-3131 to setup an appointment with one of our trained officers.
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