North Carolina Occupant Restraint Laws
North Carolina has 3 main Occupant Restraint Laws that apply to both residents and visitors. Additionally, North Carolina has a law that protects Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians from liability when they are acting in good faith and within the scope of training for which the technician is currently certified.
Child Passenger Safety Law
The Child Passenger Safety Law applies to children age 15 and under riding in both front and back seats.
Seat Belt Law
The Seat Belt Law applies to drivers and all passengers age 16 and older riding in both front and back seats.
Children in the Back of a Pickup Truck Law
The Children in the Back of a Pickup Truck Law applies to children age 15 and under and prohibits them from riding in the open bed of a pickup truck with few exceptions.
Child Passenger Safety Technician Liability Law
The CPS Technician Liability Law applies to currently certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians and their sponsoring organizations.
