โMay-30-2016 07:48 PM
โJun-01-2016 08:20 PM
rb71 wrote:
thanks for all the replies.
makes me wonder if the police even know what the rules are?
its definitely confusing
2021 Nexus Viper 27V. Class B+
2019 Ford Ranger 4x4
โJun-01-2016 08:18 PM
kalynzoo wrote:
I think you will find that a motorhome is considered a home by law enforcement and regulations. The people in the cab must be properly restrained. Behind the cab there really are no regulations. You can have open alcohol in the frig or in the living room cupboard, you can have the TV going, a firearm in the back might not have the same regulations as one transported in a car (States have their own rules). Seat belt and child seats are similarly not required. To the best of my knowledge there have been no test regarding the safety of a seat belt in a motorhome. A tummy belt, without shoulder restraint will do what to a sidewise facing human body at sudden deceleration? Buses do not have seat belts or child seats...probably more for economic reasons rather than proven safety. I am not implying what is best, what is safe, or what is proper...only that many will present their personal feelings about child safety as fact. The fact is that studies have not given an answer.
Just keep in mind the rule of the lugnuts: "The vehicle with the most lugnuts wins"
Be safe, and Happy Trails.
2021 Nexus Viper 27V. Class B+
2019 Ford Ranger 4x4
โJun-01-2016 06:33 PM
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โMay-31-2016 10:07 PM
โMay-31-2016 04:39 PM
โMay-31-2016 10:54 AM
mowermech wrote:
"This may vary by state."
THERE is the most operable statement! Also, "Ignorance of the law is no excuse!" applies.
"Reciprocity" probably does NOT apply.
Good luck.
โMay-31-2016 09:04 AM
mpierce wrote:toedtoes wrote:
The last time I looked into this, the "general law" was:
Children MUST be seat-belted - no exceptions. Child seats and boosters are applicable as required in cars.
Adults must be seat-belted if the seats have seat belts. Meaning, if the dinette seats do not have belts installed, then adults can sit there without seat belts. The cab seats MUST have seat-belts, the rest of the coach is optional.
Another thing to remember is that even if the seat has a seat belt installed, it doesn't mean it is a properly functional seat belt. Many folks added their own seat belts, but just screwed them into the seat base (versus bolting them to the frame).
Yes, but......
I do not know particulars, and it varies from state to state, but most of the time, a vehicle is legal, IF it is the way it came from the factory. ie, Grandfathered. Seat belts are NOT required in that 1934 Ford.
IF your Motorhome was manufactured WITHOUT any seatbelts in the "house", then, passengers are NOT required to wear what is NOT there. My 1990 Bluebird only has lap belts on the two seats in the "cab". None in the house. Was told by Highway Patrol that passengers in the back are not required to wear what was not installed at the factory, and was legal at time of Mfg.
This may vary by state.
โMay-31-2016 07:24 AM
โMay-31-2016 07:15 AM
โMay-31-2016 07:06 AM
โMay-31-2016 04:26 AM
toedtoes wrote:
The last time I looked into this, the "general law" was:
Children MUST be seat-belted - no exceptions. Child seats and boosters are applicable as required in cars.
Adults must be seat-belted if the seats have seat belts. Meaning, if the dinette seats do not have belts installed, then adults can sit there without seat belts. The cab seats MUST have seat-belts, the rest of the coach is optional.
Another thing to remember is that even if the seat has a seat belt installed, it doesn't mean it is a properly functional seat belt. Many folks added their own seat belts, but just screwed them into the seat base (versus bolting them to the frame).
โMay-30-2016 11:07 PM
โMay-30-2016 10:34 PM