What does Pennsylvania require for a child under age 4?

• A.Use of an approved child safety seat
• B.Use of the regular adult belt only
• C.Riding only in the front seat
• D.No restraint on trips under five miles

Why

Children under 4 must ride in an approved child safety seat in Pennsylvania. Adult belts alone do not fit small children correctly and do not protect them the same way.

Manual topic: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95) - Chapter 5: Laws and Related Issues · From the Pennsylvania Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (PAC-105).

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