What is Ohio’s law regarding child safety seats?

In Ohio, the law stipulates that children under the age of 4 must be secured in a child safety seat. This requirement is based on ensuring the utmost safety for younger passengers, as child safety seats are designed to provide proper protection during a crash for children who are not yet large enough to use regular seat belts effectively. Safety seats help to position the child correctly and secure them in a way that significantly reduces the risk of injury.

The other options do not accurately reflect Ohio's laws: while seat belts are mandatory for all passengers regardless of age, the requirement for children to ride in the back seat or that child safety seats are optional are also not consistent with the law’s objective of protecting young children. By ensuring that children under 4 are secured in appropriate car seats, the law aims to reduce the number of serious injuries and fatalities in motor vehicle accidents involving young children.