Child restraint law — Wyoming Permit Test

Wyoming's child restraint law covers a child who has not reached their 9th birthday.

Adult belts do not fit small bodies, and a belt that rides on the neck or belly can hurt a child in a crash.

Child who has not reached his/her ninth birthday.

A child under the restraint law must be secured in a seat other than the front seat, except in vehicles with one row of seats or when all safety belts are in use by other child passengers.

The back seat keeps a child away from the dashboard and the front airbag, which can badly hurt a small body.

Child must be secured in vehicle seat other than front seat except in vehicles with one row of seats, or if all safety belts are in use by other child passengers.

A child in a rear-facing infant seat shall not be placed in front of an active airbag.

An airbag opens with enough force to strike the back of an infant seat and injure the baby.

Child in rear-facing infant seat shall not be placed in front of an active airbag.

Wyoming's child restraint law is a primary offense: non-use or misuse is reasonable suspicion for stopping a vehicle.

Officers can act the moment they see an unbuckled child, before a crash proves the danger.

Primary Offense: Non-use or misuse are reasonable suspicion for stopping a vehicle to investigate a suspected violation.

Wyoming's child restraint law applies to all drivers, residents and non-residents alike.

A child is just as fragile in a visitor's car, so the rule follows the child, not the license plate.

Applies to residents and non-residents.

A child within the age requirement is exempt if the lap and shoulder belt fit properly across the child's collarbone, chest and hips.

A belt that fits right protects the child well, and one that does not can injure the neck or belly.

Child within age requirement if the lap and shoulder belt fit properly across the collarbone, chest and hips of child and does not pose danger to neck, face or abdominal area in a crash or sudden stop.

A physician's signed statement, carried in the car, certifying that the child should not be secured in a child restraint exempts that child.

Some medical conditions make a standard restraint unsafe, and the doctor's note shows the officer why.

Physician’s signed statement, carried in the car, certifying that the child should not be secured in a child restraint system.

Wyoming's child restraint law covers a child who has not reached which birthday?

Their 9th birthday. Adult belts do not fit small bodies, and a belt that rides on the neck or belly can hurt a child in a crash. Wyoming Rules of the Road Driver License Manual, p.30: “Child who has not reached his/her ninth birthday.”