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Protecting Children
If the shoulder part of the belt rests
over the child's collarbone and
against the center of the chest, as
shown above, the child is large
enough to wear the seat belt.
However, if the belt touches or
crosses the child's neck, the child
needs to use a booster seat.
Driver and Passenger Safety
Do not let a child wear a seat belt
across their neck. This could result
in serious neck injuries during a
crash.
Do not let a child put the shoulder
part of a seat belt behind their back
or under their arm. This could cause
very serious injuries during a crash.
It also increases the chance of a
child sliding under the belt and being
injured in a crash.
Do not put any accessories on a seat
belt. Devices intended to improve
occupant comfort, or reposition the
shoulder part of a seat belt, severely
compromise the protective capability
of seat belts and increase the chance
of serious injury in a crash.
Two children should never use the
same seat belt. If they do, they could
be very seriously injured in a crash.
Using a Booster Seat
If a child needs a booster seat, we
recommend choosing a style that
allows the child to use the lap/
shoulder belt directly, without a
shield, as shown above.
Whichever style you select, follow
the booster seat maker's instructions.
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