Virginia law requires children to be secured in appropriate child restraint devices when transported in vehicles, with specific exceptions. Children under 18 must also wear safety belts, unless a medical exemption is granted. Medical professionals can exempt children based on health reasons, provided proper documentation is carried.
Children under 18 are required to be secured in appropriate child restraint devices when transported in a vehicle in Virginia.
Yes, children can be exempted if a licensed physician determines that using a restraint system is impractical due to medical reasons, with proper documentation.
A signed written statement from a licensed physician identifying the child and explaining the medical grounds for exemption must be carried in the vehicle.
Yes, all passengers under 18 must wear safety belts when in a moving vehicle, unless exempted for medical reasons.