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In most cases both the driver and the passenger can be cited. The logic is that the passenger has a responsibility to wear a seatbelt and the driver has a responsibility to be sure that they do.

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Q: If you are stopped by a police officer while driving and your passenger is not wearing a seatbelt the officer can cite who?
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