New to RVing, concerned with safe traveling
My Wife and I are new to the RV world. I used to camp in a waxed canvas tent throughout my childhood and then in the newer lightweight tents as an adult. Now that Im married with two small boys (4 y...
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From a strictly legal standpoint, many states exempt recreational vehicles from child restraint systems (read seat belts, booster seats, child safety seats, etc).
I know that Arizona does. A quick check of a few other states show that the child restraint laws apply to "passenger vehicles" which are defined as, something to the effect of, "passenger car, light truck, sport utility vehicle, passenger van designed to transport 15 or fewer passengers, including the driver, truck, or truck tractor," which a motor home clearly is not.
As far as seat belts, it also depends on the state. In Arizona, front seat passengers must be restrained, which would also apply to children in the co-pilot seat. Although a car seat or booster probably wouldn't be required, as most RVs would not have the structural mounting points, and such vehicles are specifically exempt under the law.
CHECK YOUR STATE, OR THE STATE YOU'RE TRAVELING THROUGH, FOR PARTICULAR LAWS AND/OR EXEMPTIONS.
As I said, this is from a strictly legal standpoint. Beyond that, your rig - your rules.
Here's an All In One guide to Seat Belt laws (US):
http://www.rvhelpdesk.com/seatbelt-laws.html
I know that Arizona does. A quick check of a few other states show that the child restraint laws apply to "passenger vehicles" which are defined as, something to the effect of, "passenger car, light truck, sport utility vehicle, passenger van designed to transport 15 or fewer passengers, including the driver, truck, or truck tractor," which a motor home clearly is not.
As far as seat belts, it also depends on the state. In Arizona, front seat passengers must be restrained, which would also apply to children in the co-pilot seat. Although a car seat or booster probably wouldn't be required, as most RVs would not have the structural mounting points, and such vehicles are specifically exempt under the law.
CHECK YOUR STATE, OR THE STATE YOU'RE TRAVELING THROUGH, FOR PARTICULAR LAWS AND/OR EXEMPTIONS.
As I said, this is from a strictly legal standpoint. Beyond that, your rig - your rules.
Here's an All In One guide to Seat Belt laws (US):
http://www.rvhelpdesk.com/seatbelt-laws.html
