NJ Seatbelt Laws Quiz

What is the primary seatbelt law in NJ?

• Primary seatbelt law allows law enforcement officers to stop and ticket drivers solely for speeding.

• Primary seatbelt law allows law enforcement officers to stop and ticket drivers solely for using a cellphone while driving.

• Primary seatbelt law allows law enforcement officers to stop and ticket drivers solely for not wearing a seatbelt.

• Primary seatbelt law allows law enforcement officers to stop and ticket drivers solely for not having a valid driver's license.

Name one exception to NJ seatbelt laws.

• Vehicles manufactured after July 1, 1966

• Motorcycles

• Vehicles manufactured before July 1, 1966

• Commercial vehicles

How are NJ seatbelt laws enforced?

• NJ seatbelt laws are not enforced.

• NJ seatbelt laws are enforced by the Department of Transportation.

• NJ seatbelt laws are enforced by private security firms.

• Police officers issue citations.

True or False: NJ has a primary seatbelt law.

• False

• True

• Sometimes

• Only on weekends

What is the minimum age requirement for children to use a booster seat in NJ?

• 8 years old

• 5 years old

• 12 years old

• 10 years old

All children under 8 must be seated in a ______________________

• rear seat

• front seat

• rear facing seat

• side seat

What is the fine for a first offense of not wearing a seatbelt in NJ?

• $100

• $25

• $50

• $46

True or False: NJ seatbelt laws apply to all passengers in a vehicle.

• Only to children

• Only to the driver

• True

• False

What is the purpose of NJ seatbelt laws?

• To increase the risk of injuries in motor vehicle accidents.

• To discourage the use of seatbelts and promote reckless driving.

• To generate revenue for the state by issuing seatbelt violation tickets.

• To promote safety and reduce the risk of injuries in motor vehicle accidents.

Where should children under age 2 sit?

• rear facing in rear seat

• forward facing in rear seat

• rear facing in front seat

• all of the above