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Who has to wear a seatbelt in Ohio?

I’m moving with my entire family to Ohio, but I want to make sure I follow all the proper laws when I’m driving. In Ohio, who does the state legally require to wear a seatbelt?

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Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Ohio seat-belt laws
are similar to other places in the country, but understanding them is important to keep everyone safe and legal. The following people have to wear a seatbelt in Ohio:
  • Anyone in the front seat of a vehicle—driver or passenger side—must wear a seatbelt regardless of age.
  • Passengers between the ages of eight and 15 must wear a seatbelt in the rear seat.
Children under the age of eight must ride in a car seat in the rear seat, so make sure that you have the proper restraints when you move to Ohio. Passengers ages 16 and older have the option of whether or not to wear a seatbelt in the backseat.
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