Iowa child and teen restraints

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1. In Iowa, a 5-year-old rides in a 2020 passenger car with a suitable child restraint available. No exemption applies. Which restraint is required?
A child restraint only on a highway.An adult belt alone in a rear seat.An approved child restraint used according to its instructions.An adult belt alone if the trip is short.
2. In Iowa, a 16-year-old rides in the rear of a 2020 passenger car. A working belt is available and no exemption applies. What is required?
A restraint only on highways.A restraint only in a front seat.A restraint only with a learner driver.A seat belt or an appropriate approved child restraint.

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In Iowa, a 5-year-old rides in a 2020 passenger car with a suitable child restraint available. No exemption applies. Which restraint is required?
Correct answer: An approved child restraint used according to its instructions.
A child younger than 6 needs an appropriate child restraint. A regular seat belt alone does not meet that requirement.
Source: Iowa Code 2026, section 321.446(1)(b), (3) and (7), printed/physical pages 239–240. Complete provision and exceptions read October 8, 2026. Corroborated by Iowa DOT manual chapter 3, printed page 35. Review date is not a new code edition. ↗
In Iowa, a 16-year-old rides in the rear of a 2020 passenger car. A working belt is available and no exemption applies. What is required?
Correct answer: A seat belt or an appropriate approved child restraint.
Iowa’s age 6-through-17 restraint requirement includes rear seats. The passenger’s age matters even when the driver is an adult.
Source: Iowa Code 2026, section 321.446(2), (3) and (7), printed/physical pages 239–240. Complete provision and exceptions read October 8, 2026. Corroborated by Iowa DOT manual chapter 3, printed page 35. Review date is not a new code edition. ↗

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Iowa child and teen restraints

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