Child seat safety laws in Wyoming

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Summary of Wyoming Child Seat Safety Laws
Fines

Wyoming has laws to protect children from injury or death in the event of a car accident. They are based on common sense and should be understood by everyone who transports children.

Summary of Wyoming Child Seat Safety Laws

Wyoming's child seat safety laws can be summarized as follows:

The laws apply to drivers of non-commercial vehicles that are privately owned, rented or leased.
The laws apply equally to residents and non-residents.
Children nine years of age and under must be restrained in the back seat unless there is no back seat or all restraint systems are in use by other children in the back seat.
Child safety seats must be installed in accordance with the instructions of the seat manufacturer and vehicle manufacturer.
If a police officer suspects that you are using the child restraint incorrectly or not at all, then he has every reason to stop you and interrogate you.

Seizures

Children nine years of age and younger may use the adult seat belt system as long as it fits properly across the chest, collarbone and hips and does not pose a risk to the face, neck or abdomen in the event of a sudden stop or accident.
Children who have a certificate from a doctor about the inappropriateness of fixing them are exempt from paying tax.
Cars built before 1967 and trucks built before 1972 that did not have seat belts as original equipment are exempt from the tax.
Exceptions are vehicles of emergency services and law enforcement agencies.
School and church buses, as well as any other vehicle used as public transport, are not taxed.
If the driver of the vehicle is assisting a child or a parent or guardian, the child must not be fastened.