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The state of Illinois commands that you buckle in the babies and kids up to age 16. Comstock/Comstock/Getty Images The Illinois law that protects children riding in vehicles can sound complicated, but the Illinois Department of Transportation spells out the bottom line clearly on its website. If you have a child in your vehicle, you are responsible for buckling them in to seat belts or other restraint systems. For older children in some situations, a booster seat is required.
Responsibility
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When carrying a child 16 years of age or younger in a car on the "roadways, streets or highways," you are responsible for providing protection systems for the child and buckling him into the legally required restrain systems. If you are a parent and allow your child under age eight to ride in a car with another adult driving, you are legally responsible for providing the child restraint system to the driver.
Weight
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If your vehicle has lap belts only, children who weigh more than 40 pounds may ride in the back seat wearing only the lap belt. But a booster seat is needed for all children under age eight if only a combination lab and shoulder belt is installed.
Teen Drivers
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The Illinois State Police website explains that anyone aged 16 to 19 must buckle up when driving with a person 18 years of age or younger. Teen drivers must follow all other driver rules for passengers under the age of 16.
Violation
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Violators of the Child Safety Act can be fined up to $50. That fine can be waived by the court if the driver proves they have a legal child-restraint system. If you are convicted twice or more of not properly securing child passengers, you can be fined up to $100.
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