Utah Code 41-6a-1806. Compliance — Civil litigation

The failure to use a child restraint device or to wear a safety belt:

(1)	does not constitute contributory or comparative negligence on the part of a person seeking recovery for injuries; and

Child restraint device: means a child restraint device that meets standards adopted under Section 41-6a-1601. See Utah Code 41-6a-1802
Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
Litigation: A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.
Person: means a natural person, firm, copartnership, association, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, governmental agency, public corporation, or any other legal or commercial entity. See Utah Code 41-6a-102
Safety belt: means a safety belt or seat belt system that meets standards adopted under Section 41-6a-1601. See Utah Code 41-6a-1802

(2)	may not be introduced as evidence in any civil litigation on the issue of negligence, injuries, or the mitigation of damages.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 2, 2005 General Session