Veh. Code, § 27361 · Article 3.3. Child Safety Belt and Passenger Restraint Requirements

Veh. Code, § 27361

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A law enforcement officer reasonably suspecting a violation of Section 27360 or 27360.5, or both of those sections, may stop a vehicle transporting a child appearing to the officer to be within the age specified in Section 27360 or 27360.5. The officer may issue a notice to appear for a violation of Section 27360 or 27360.5.

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History

Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 474, Sec. 8. (SB 929) Effective January 1, 2012.

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Edition: As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=VEH&sectionNum=27361.
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