BUCKLE UP Every seat, every row, every trip. CLICK IT or TICKET
Seat belts are the single most effective traffic safety device for preventing death and injury in motor vehicle crashes. In addition, unlike many other traffic behaviors, the decision to use a seat belt is made by nearly every motorist each time they ride in a motor vehicle. Understand why seat belts are important and learn what you can do to make sure you and your loved ones are properly buckled up every time.
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Rear-Facing Car Seat

As long as possible–often until after age two and 30 lbs.

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Forward- Facing Car Seat

Use until the child reaches the highest weigh or height allowed by car seat manufacturer.

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Booster

Once a child is too big for a forward-facing seat, move to the booster. At least age four, 40 lbs.

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Seat Belts for Children

Booster seat recommended until the seat belt fits correctly. No younger than age eight. 
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Car Seat Inspection Station

NHTSA Recall List

Utah’s Law to Save Lives

The Law: All passengers must wear seat belts and children up to age 8 must be properly restrained in a car or booster seat. Remember, seat belts save lives. If you or anyone in your vehicle aren’t properly restrained, you can be issued a $45 citation.

For specifics on the law and exceptions, view the Utah Criminal and Traffic Code, Motor Vehicle Safety Belt Usage Act (Part 18, 41-6a-1803).

Read the Code
Click It or Ticket — Utah Department of Public Safety
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Seat Belt for Adults
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The Statistics Speak for Themselves

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Seat Belts

are the single most effective traffic safety device for preventing death and injury

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Wearing a Seat Belt

also helps the driver stay in the driver seat and helps maintain control of the vehicle

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When the Driver

is unbuckled, 76% of children also ride unbuckled. When the driver is belted, 87% of children also ride with a seat Belt. Be an example and buckle up.

Utah’s average seat belt use rate over the last 5 years is
0 %

Unrestrained

Fatalities and serious injuries where the deceased/injured was not using a seat belt or legal restraint.

Rear-Facing Car Seat

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Technicians
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Programs
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Resources