CHILD PASSENGERS SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Salt Lake City Code § 12.28.080
in effect12.28.080: CHILD PASSENGERS SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
A. Definitions: As used in this section, "motor vehicle" means a vehicle defined in section 12.04.260 of this title, or its successor, except authorized emergency vehicles defined in chapter 12.04, article II, of this title, mopeds, campers, sleepers, motorcycles, motor homes, school buses, taxicabs, vehicles owned, operated or leased by a public transit district, commercial vehicles owned or operated by persons holding a certificate of convenience and necessity issued by the state public service commission, or vehicles which weigh over ten thousand (10,000) pounds' gross weight which are not equipped with seat belts by the manufacturer.
B. Child Restraint Device Required: A parent or legal guardian driver, who is transporting his or her child in a motor vehicle on a street or highway within the city, shall:
1. Provide for the protection of a child younger than two (2) years of age by using a child restraining device approved by the commissioner of public safety of the state to restrain the child in the manner prescribed by the manufacturer;
2. Provide for the protection of a child two (2) years of age or older, who is not yet five (5) years of age, by using either a child restraining device or a safety belt approved by the commissioner of public safety of the state to restrain the child in the manner prescribed by the manufacturer.
C. Exceptions: Subsection B of this section does not apply where all seating positions which can be equipped with child restraining devices or safety belts are occupied by other passengers.
D. Violations:
1. A driver convicted of a violation of this section is guilty of an infraction, and shall be penalized not more than the maximum allowed by state law.
2. The court in which a charge is pending shall dismiss the action against a driver who, during or before any court appearance on the matter, submits proof of acquisition, rental or purchase of a child restraint device or safety belt as required by subsection B of this section.
E. Noncompliance Not Evidence Of Standard Of Care Or Duty In Civil Proceedings: Failure to provide and use a child restraining device or safety belt to restrain a child as required under this section may not be considered comparative negligence, nor is the failure to provide and use the restraining device or safety belt admissible as evidence in the trial of a civil action with regard to negligence. (Ord. 21-03 § 2, 2003: Ord. 31-00 § 18, 2000: prior code title 46, art. 24 § 294)
Source: Salt Lake City, Utah, City Code (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/saltlakecityut/latest/saltlakecity_ut/0-0-0-52627Fetched: 11/1/2026