Child Restraints

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This is Article 13 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Child Restraints.” It is part of Chapter 10 “Motor Vehicle and Equipment Safety”, which is part of Subtitle III “Operation”, which is part of Title 46.2 “Motor Vehicles”.

It’s comprised of the following 6 sections.

§ 46.2-1095	Child restraint devices required when transporting certain children; safety belts for passengers less than 18 years old required
§ 46.2-1096	Exceptions for certain children
§ 46.2-1097	Child restraint devices; special fund created
§ 46.2-1098	Penalties; violations not negligence per se
§ 46.2-1099	Further exemptions
§ 46.2-1100	Use of standard seat belts permitted for certain children