Question 1

What does New Mexico require of a driver using a two-part lap-and-shoulder safety belt system?

Accepted Answer

Both the lap belt and the shoulder belt must be worn, even with an automatic shoulder belt — It's illegal to drive in New Mexico without wearing a safety belt, and a two-part system requires both the lap belt and shoulder belt to be worn -- even an automatic shoulder belt still needs its separate lap belt buckled.

Question 2

Which children must be secured in an approved child safety device under New Mexico law?

Accepted Answer

Children under 24 months old, or weighing less than 60 pounds — Children under 24 months old, or weighing less than 60 pounds, must be secured in an approved child safety device under New Mexico law.

Question 3

Where should a child under 12 ride in a New Mexico vehicle equipped with an airbag?

Accepted Answer

In the rear seat -- never in the front passenger seat if the airbag is active — All children under 12 must wear appropriate safety restraints and should be secured in the rear seat -- never in the front passenger seat if the vehicle has an active airbag.

New Mexico: Child Passenger Safety & Seat Belts Questions

1. What does New Mexico require of a driver using a two-part lap-and-shoulder safety belt system?

2. Which children must be secured in an approved child safety device under New Mexico law?

3. Where should a child under 12 ride in a New Mexico vehicle equipped with an airbag?

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