Get a Bird’s-Eye View of the Georgia Child Seatbelt Laws

Traffic-related deaths have been on a constant rise in Georgia, and not wearing seatbelts can only worsen the situation. As per Georgia’s Department of Law, the majority of the state’s child fatalities are caused by crashes that included seatbelt violations.

The Georgia child seatbelt laws—called Georgia's Child Passenger Safety Laws—have detailed provisions that maximize the safety of kids in a car. In this article, DoNotPay will give you a comprehensive overview of:

• The child seatbelt laws in Georgia
• The state’s recommended best practices for child passengers

Child Seatbelt Laws in Georgia Explained

Georgia child seatbelt legislation states that every kid under the age of eight should be:

• Restrained in a booster or child passenger safety seat fitted to their height and build—the restraint system should be pre-approved by the United States Department of Transportation
• Seated in the backseat of the car only if their height is less than 57 inches

Refer to this table to understand the various aspects of this legislation:

GA Seatbelt Law for Kids—Consequences of Violation

According to Georgia’s seatbelt laws, a seatbelt violation is considered a primary enforcement offense, so an officer can ask you to pull over merely for:

• Not wearing a seatbelt, whether you’re an adult driver or a passenger
• Ignoring seatbelt laws for kids
• Having an unbelted passenger between nine and 17 years old

If the officer finds you guilty of a seatbelt violation, you can receive:

1. A seatbelt ticket carrying a penalty as per Georgia regulations
2. A citation to appear in court
3. Demerit points on your driving license that:
   1. Lower your credibility as a driver
   2. Increase your annual auto insurance expenses

Currently, you will face the following fines for disregarding seatbelt laws for kids:

Remember that your Georgia driving license will be suspended if you rack up 15 demerit points in a two-year window.

Your license will also be suspended if you ignore a ticket and don’t pay the fine. If you miss a court date, you’ll face Failure to Appear (FTA) misdemeanor charges and may have an arrest warrant issued in your name.

Can You Contest a Ticket Under Georgia Child Seatbelt Law?

Breaking children’s seatbelt laws is considered a serious offense as you’re endangering the life of a child in the process. To make matters worse, these violations stay on your driving record and give you a bad rap as an irresponsible driver.

If you have reason to believe that you were unfairly ticketed, you should contest the ticket in court. Once you convincingly present your arguments, the court may overturn the ticket and reinstate your previous license points.

Court proceedings can take a lot of time, mental energy, and financial resources, so many innocent drivers shy away from challenging a ticket. To help you get the justice you deserve, DoNotPay offers a Seatbelt Ticket product!

Sign up for our services to appeal your ticket in the blink of an eye!

How To Appeal a Ticket With DoNotPay

DoNotPay offers a user-friendly interface enabling you to appeal seatbelt tickets in a structured manner. All you have to do is answer the following questions:

1. Who received the seatbelt ticket—a driver, a passenger, or a child?
2. What argument are you going to use?

Don’t use weak arguments or personal opinions on the disadvantages of wearing a seatbelt because they don’t work in court. Instead, use robust defense to prove:

• You followed the seatbelt laws
• You had a reason for not following them

Here are some examples of strong arguments, but use them only if they are true:

• “My child suffers from a medical condition that prevents them from wearing a seatbelt”
• “My child’s booster seat malfunctioned mid-journey”

If you already have an argument ready, open your DoNotPay account and:

1. Access our Seatbelt Ticket product
2. Upload a photo of the seatbelt ticket
3. Fill out our chatbot’s questionnaire
4. Add evidence to support your argument (optional)

We will prepare an appeal letter specific to your case and mail it to the authorities.

Georgia’s Recommended Best Practices for Child Passengers

Georgia laws offer recommendations for the safety of underage passengers—check them out below:

• Keep your child in a customized booster seat for as long as possible
• Don’t let your child use standard seatbelts or sit in the front seat until they are 13
• Avoid using second-hand booster seats
• Consider using a high-back model booster seat if your car is missing a headrest
• Opt for rear-facing child seats for your kids whenever possible

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