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The laws of physics are immutable here. She was lucky. The baby was lucky. But it was NOT by design or planning or even the practice of minimal good sense.

Let's turn this around.

Why do you think states like Illinois and North Carolina added the provision that failure to adhere to the child restraint laws cannot be used as evidence of negligence?

In fact, if you look at Illinois child restraint laws, it clearly states the following:

"...Any person who transports the child of another shall not be in violation of this Section unless a child restraint system was provided by the parent or legal guardian but not used to transport the child..."

If you're transporting a child whom is not yours and the parent didn't give you a child restraint, you can't be cited for a violation of their laws. How about that?

Why did these states add these provisions to their laws?

That's a good question, AND it is not related to the reality of the situation. That law clearly states that it applies to the child of ANOTHER, not yours. If you are the parent, you are clearly responsible for providing - and using - a child seat.

They are two different issues that have a common nexus in the issue of driving and child restraint.