§ 291-11.6. Mandatory use of seat belts, when, penalty.

(a) Except as otherwise provided by law, no person shall operate a motor vehicle upon any public highway unless the person is restrained by a seat belt assembly and any passengers in the front or back seat of the motor vehicle are restrained by a seat belt assembly if between the ages of four and fourteen, or are restrained pursuant to section 291-11.5 if under the age of four.

(b) Drivers are responsible for themselves and passengers under the age of fifteen. Passengers fifteen years old and older must wear a seatbelt in the front seat. Passengers fifteen to seventeen years old must wear a seat belt in the rear seat.