When any person is transporting a child in
this State under the age of 8 years in a
non-commercial motor vehicle of the first
division, a motor vehicle of the second
division with a gross vehicle weight rating
of 9,000 pounds or less, or a recreational
vehicle on the roadways, streets or
highways of this State, such person shall
be responsible for providing for the
protection of such child by properly
securing him or her in an appropriate
child restraint system.

The parent or legal guardian of a child
under the age of 8 years shall provide a
child restraint system to any person
who transports his or her child.

For the purposes of this Section, "child
restraint system" means any device which
meets the standards of the United States
Department of Transportation designed to
restrain, seat or position children, which
also includes a booster seat.

Every person, when transporting a child 8
years of age or older but under the age of
16, shall be responsible for properly
securing that child in seat belts.

Every person under the age of 18 years,
when transporting a child 8 years of age or
older but under the age of 18 years, shall
be responsible for securing that child in a
properly adjusted and fastened seat safety
belt or an appropriate child restraint
system.