Child Safety In Virginia DMV (Part 2)
Child safety in moving cars has been a highly debated topic for a long time and many countries have taken part in finding the proper solution for the matter. The department of motor vehicles in Virginia on its own behalf has conducted a lot of research and they have issued a detailed list of precautions that should not only be followed by people livening and driving in Virginia, but also all over the world. We have published one blog previously on the topic and when our readers wanted to know more about the topic, we are happy to be here to provide you with more useful information on the topic.
Let us not waste any more time and get to the point.
1.Luggage Area And Hatchbacks Are Not For Children – They Are For – Luggage!
DMV Virginia has strictly mentioned in its guidelines for driving with children that no children are to be seated in the hatchback area of a car or a vehicle. Similarly, the luggage area of any vehicle has been found to be very dangerous not only for children but also for adults. Research shows that 27% of people experience severe injuries in an accident while they were sitting in the back areas of the cars.
2.Seating A Child Without A Booster Seat
If you do not have a booster seat or prefer not using one, then DMV Virginia has made some elaborate rules for such situations. The child should be able to have his knees hanging down from the seat edge and should also be able to lie back and take support from the seat at the back. The child should be able to have his upper thighs comfortable with the belt, shoulder, and chest. Moreover, the child is supposed to be able to sit tall enough and not have any kind of slouching in his back. If these conditions are met properly, you will be allowed to have a child in the car without a booster seat. Otherwise, you might get into trouble. So lookout for these seatbelt rules for child passengers in Virginia.
3.If Your Child Opens The Car Door On The Road
Here is something you should keep in mind. It doesn’t matter if you are an expert driver if your child opens the door while you are driving, never try to shut the door while driving. I repeat! It doesn’t matter how expert you are. Pullover and close the door. You might end up getting in an accident and you cannot blame anyone else.
4. How Old Is A Child Actually
According to DMV Virginia, a child for whom a booster is necessary can be from 2 months to 8 years. But they are pretty flexible with the upper limit. Plus, the manufacturers of the booster seats can also help you decide this. If you are driving a pick-up truck, you are not allowed to have a child in the back who is less than 16 years.
The Ending Note
We all love our children and we are always willing to go the extra mile to keep them safe but it is important to stay aware of the law and safety regulations. They are not only based on research and observations, but they are also responsible for keeping harmony on the road. There are numerous helpful recommendations in these 2 blogs and every parent should know about this. If you think this post is informative and useful, please spread for general awareness so that other drivers can also stay safe. If you think there is something missing in this blog, please let us know in the comment section below. We love to hear from our readers and we always strive to make the roads a better place to drive in a collective way.
