(a) For purposes of this section, “properly restrained by a safety belt” means that the lower lap portion of the belt crosses the hips or upper thighs of the occupant and the upper, shoulder portion of the belt, if present, crosses the chest in front of the occupant.

(b) For purposes of this section, “appropriate child passenger restraint system” means the correct height, weight, and use specified in the manufacturer manual that accompanies the new child passenger seat.

(c) A parent, legal guardian, or driver shall not transport any child under the age of eight in a motor vehicle without properly securing that child in a rear seat in an appropriate child passenger restraint system meeting applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards.

(d) A parent, legal guardian, or driver shall not knowingly transport any child who is eight years of age or older but less than 16 years of age in a motor vehicle without properly securing that child in an appropriate child passenger restraint system or safety belt meeting applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards.

(e) As updates to federal motor vehicle safety standards are made available annually, YTPDS and the Yurok Traffic Safety Coalition shall be responsible for educating the Tribal community about current safety standards. The Yurok Traffic Safety Coalition shall be responsible for providing an education program for proper installation and use of child passenger restraint systems. [Ord. 30 § 3210, adopted, 10/12/2012.]