Chapter 3: Safety First also covers the Child Passenger Restraint Law in Massachusetts. Important points include:

• Children must ride in federally approved child safety seats until they are at least until they are at least eight years old or over 57 inches tall.
• Children older than eight or taller than 57 inches must wear safety belts.

Unattended Children and Pets

Aside from the fact that it may be illegal in your municipality, you risk:

• Injury and death (especially in hot or cold weather).
• Kidnapping or petnapping.
• Curious children or rambunctious pets pushing pedals or turning keys.