What safety restraints are appropriate for taxis?

Depending on age and size, taxi passengers have several restraint options: seat belts; booster seats; convertible seats; and infant seats.

Seat belts: Adults and children who pass the 5-step test should use a shoulder-and-lap belt. A lap-only belt is less preferable,as it provides no upper body restraint, leaving the head at risk for serious injury as it travels forward, especially in a taxi with a divider screen. Therefore, it's better for an adult to ride in front with the shoulder-and-lap belt than in back with a lap-only belt. If someone must ride where there is a lap-only belt, they should definitely wear their safety belt, as it will keep them much safer than they would be without a safety belt. Never let anyone wearing a safety belt place the shoulder belt behind their back or under their arm – this is very dangerous.