Safety Belt Law and Form

Connecticut Safety Belt Law
CT General Statute
Sec. 14 – 100a (c) (1)

All drivers and front seat passengers who are not covered by the child restraint law must wear safety belts. Children between the ages of 4 and 16 years of age must also use safety belts in the back seat. The driver is responsible for any passengers under the age of 16 years.

Connecticut Child Restraint Law
CT General Statute
Sec. 14 – 100a (d)

Any person who transports a child under the age of 4, weighing less than 40 pounds, must provide and require the child to use a child restraint system that meets all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Any person who transports a child under the age of 4, weighing more than 40 pounds, must require the child to use a safety belt.

Safety Seat Belt Checks

The Wethersfield Police Department accepts individual appointments for Child Safety Seat Belt checks to all Wethersfield residents free of charge. Under certain circumstances we have been able to provide free child safety seats to those who are unable to provide for themselves. The Wethersfield Police Department has three Child Safety Seat technicians trained specifically to check today's modern automobiles. If you're unsure your child's safety seat is safe or secured properly you may arrange for a Child Seat inspection. Please call 721-2713 and leave a message or fill out the form below, and one of our officers will contact you.

I am requesting that a seatbelt technician from the Wethersfield Police Department contact me to arrange for a Child Safety Seat inspection. Note: Entries are required for all items. Enter None or n/a if not applicable. Your real name: Street Address: City, State, ZIP: Phone: (Include area code) Number 1 Number 2 E-mail: (Enter a valid e-mail address below if you have one. If you don't, enter "none" without quotes)   Best time to contact me is between and (Include a.m. and/or p.m.) AUTHORIZATION: By clicking "submit" on this form I hereby authorize the action requested and/or police use of the information supplied. I certify that all information as entered is true and correct. I am aware that by submitting this form, my Internet IP address will become available to the Wethersfield Police Department. This IP address can and will be traced if this form is submitted unlawfully. IMPORTANT: When you submit this form a confirmation page will be displayed. To keep a copy of your submission, print the confirmation page. After your information is confirmed, you may terminate your connection to this site.

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