What is the age threshold for a child passenger in Driving/Boating with Child Passenger offenses?

• A. 12
• B. 13
• C. 14
• D. Younger than 15

Answer: (D)

The key idea is who counts as a child for this offense. The statute defines a child passenger as someone who is younger than 15, so the driver can be charged when transporting a rider under 15 without the required safety measures. This means any child from birth up to age 14 triggers the offense if they’re not properly restrained or supervised, while a rider who is 15 or older typically isn’t counted as a “child passenger” for this particular charge.

That’s why the correct threshold is “younger than 15”—it covers all children under 15 in one rule, rather than pinpointing a specific age like 12, 13, or 14. If the rider is 15 or older, this specific offense generally wouldn’t apply, though other safety laws may still be relevant.