(g) This section only applies to motor vehicles that meet the manual seat belt safety standards as
set forth in Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standard 208. This section does not apply to a
vehicle’s occupant for whom no safety belt is available when all designated seating positions as
required by Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standard 208 are occupied.
15-4.12 Child Passenger Restraints Required.
(a) Whenever a child who is less than 5 years of age is being transported in a motor vehicle, the
child shall be properly restrained in a child restraint system that complies with the standards of
the United States Department of Transportation and that is secured in the vehicle in accordance
with the instruction of the manufacturer of the child restraint system.
(b) A person violating subsection (a) of this section may be issued a notice of traffic infraction under
this Chapter.
(c) If the person to whom the notice of infraction was issued presents proof of subsequent
acquisition of an approved child passenger restraint system within 7 days to the Tribal Court, the
Tribal Court may dismiss the notice of traffic infraction.
(d) Failure to comply with the requirements of this section shall not constitute negligence by a
parent or legal guardian; nor shall failure to use a child restraint system be admissible as
evidence of negligence in any civil action for damages.
(e) This section does not apply to:
(1) For-hire vehicles,
(2) Vehicles designed to transport sixteen or less passengers, including the drivers,
operated by auto transportation companies, and
(3) Vehicles providing customer shuttle service between parking, hotel facilities, casinos,
and bingo halls.
(f) Enforcement of this section by law enforcement officers may be accomplished as a primary
action when the law enforcement officer has a reasonable belief that the unrestrained child is
less than 5 years of age.
15-4.13 Motorcycle Safety Equipment. No person shall drive or move any motorcycle which does not have
the following safety equipment in proper condition and adjustment:
(a) Brakes which operate on the front and rear wheels.
(b) Headlight: at least 1.
(c) Stop Lamps: at least 1 stop lamp which shall clearly display a red or amber light and which shall
be visible upon application of the service brakes.
(d) Taillight: at least 1.
(e) Mirrors on the left and right sides of the motorcycle which shall be so located as to give the
driver a complete view of the highway for a distance of at least 200 to the rear of the
motorcycle or motor driven cycle; provided, that mirrors shall not be required on any motorcycle
or motor driven cycle over 25 years old originally manufactured without mirrors and which has
been restored to its original condition and which is being ridden to or from or otherwise in
conjunction with an antique or classic motorcycle contest; provided further, that no mirror is
required on any motorcycle manufactured prior to January 1, 1931.
(f) Helmet worn on the head and equipped with either a neck or chin strap which shall be fastened
securely while the motorcycle or motor-driven cycle is in motion.
15-4.14 Motorcycles-Headlight and Taillights to Be On. Every motorcycle shall have its headlight and taillight
on whenever such vehicle is in motion on any roadway.
15-4.15 Motorcycles-Exhaust System. No person shall modify the exhaust system of a motorcycle in any
manner or fail to maintain the exhaust system so as to amplify or increase the noise above the level emitted
by the muffler originally installed on the motorcycle.
15-4.16 Motorcycles-Eye Protection. No person shall drive or ride as a passenger on any motorcycle on any
roadway without wearing glasses or goggles or a face shield which protects the eyes.
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