Increases penalties for failing to secure a child in a child passenger restraint system or booster seat while operating a motor vehicle.

This bill increases fines for drivers who fail to secure children in appropriate car seats or booster seats. First offenses now carry a $100 fine (up from $50-$75), while second or subsequent offenses range from $250 to $500. Drivers with a first offense may avoid the fine if they prove they possess a child restraint system. It also creates a new fund using $25 from each fine to purchase car seats for distribution through community programs, managed by the State Highway Traffic Safety Division. The bill directly affects drivers transporting young children and benefits families lacking access to proper restraints.