Quote Originally Posted by Cataholic View Post

I think in Ohio it is a payout ticket....like speeding.
So, it is a violation of the law, but, I am not sure it is criminal.
I think it depends upon how "serious" the situation is.
If the Kiddo is *injured* as in an accident, the "just a seatbelt violation"
gets kicked up a few notches to endangering or abuse.

Or if the driver "flees & alludes" the copper with an unrestrained child aboard -
hang on - it's gonna be a bumpy ride when it's over.