New York bill A01540 mandates child restraint systems for children under eight in taxis and liveries, with fines for violations.

New York bill A01540 amends the vehicle and traffic law to require that children under four years old must be restrained by a child restraint system when traveling in a taxi or livery. Children aged four to seven must be restrained in an appropriate child restraint system. Violations of these provisions are punishable by a civil fine of up to fifty dollars. The bill also specifies that summonses for violations can only be issued to parents or guardians if they are present and at least eighteen years old.

New York bill A01540 mandates child restraint systems for children under eight in taxis and liveries, with fines for violations.

New York bill A01540 amends the vehicle and traffic law to require that children under four years old must be restrained by a child restraint system when traveling in a taxi or livery. Children aged four to seven must be restrained in an appropriate child restraint system. Violations of these provisions are punishable by a civil fine of up to fifty dollars. The bill also specifies that summonses for violations can only be issued to parents or guardians if they are present and at least eighteen years old.