What is the seat belt law in Michigan?
Michigan’s seat belt law allows Police Officers to stop a motorist solely for not wearing a seat belt in the front seat of a vehicle. The law also allows Police Officers to stop a motorist if a child age 4 through 15 is not properly restrained, no matter where they are riding in a vehicle. The law also requires all children under the age of 8 to be properly restrained in an approved child safety seat or booster seat, unless 4’9″ tall. The child passenger safety law covers children up through age 15. Children from birth through age 8 must be in a child safety seat or booster seat, unless 4’9″ tall. Children who are 8 years old but less than sixteen years old must use a safety belt in all seating positions. For more information on safety belts, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website at www.nhtsa.dot.gov What is a Personal Protection Order (PPO)? A personal protection order (PPO) is an order issued by the Court. It can protect you from harassment, assault, beat
