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Virginia Seatbelt & Child Seat Laws

Primary vs secondary seatbelt enforcement, which seats are covered, and child-seat / booster age and weight thresholds.

Seats required to belt

all seats

Source: Virginia Driver's Manual, Section 4: Seat Belts, Air Bags and Child Safety Seats, p. 26

Child seat — age threshold

under 8 years old

Source: Virginia Driver's Manual, Section 4: Seat Belts, Air Bags and Child Safety Seats, Child Safety Seats, p. 27

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