Section 400.8740. Manufacturer’s rated seating capacity; restraint devices; safety belts.

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(1) Each child transported shall be seated according to the manufacturer’s rated seating capacity and properly restrained by a passenger restraint device as required by sections 710d and 710e of 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.710d(1) and 257.710e(3) and (4).

(2)     Passenger restraint devices, as required by subrule (1) of this rule, are not required for children transported on a school bus or a multifunction school activity bus.

(3)    Each restraint device shall be properly anchored to the vehicle seat and used according to the manufacturer’s specifications. Allowing 2 or more children to share a seat belt or restraint device is prohibited.

(4)   The driver of a motor vehicle and all adult passengers shall be seated according to the manufacturer’s rated seating capacity and properly restrained by safety belts when the motor vehicle is in motion.

(5)   All safety belts and restraint devices used while transporting children and adults shall be in good working condition.

History: 2013 AACS.

                    
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