California AB435 amends child passenger restraint laws, requiring proper use of safety belts for children and passengers in buses and taxis.
California AB435 amends the Vehicle Code to strengthen child passenger restraint laws. It mandates that children under 16 years old must be properly restrained by a safety belt when transported on a bus, with exceptions for certain circumstances. It also requires passengers aged 16 and older in buses to be properly restrained by a safety belt. Additionally, it mandates that taxi drivers and passengers aged 13 and older must be properly restrained by a safety belt. The bill defines "properly restrained by a safety belt" and outlines exceptions for medical conditions or emergencies.
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