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Actually it is illegal in all states except for adults in New Hampshire. The big question is whether the officers can stop you for simply not wearing a seatbelt. About half of the states with seatbelt laws have primary offense rule, one in which an officer can stop you if he sees that you are not wearing a seatbelt. Other states mandate that another offense must've been committed for the officer to stop you, in which event to give you a ticket for not wearing a seatbelt. In either case, failure to wear a seatbelt is not a moving violation.
If a person has a disability which prevents them from wearing a seat belt, they can get an exemption which allows them to not have to wear a seat belt. Police officers should not stop people who are not wearing a seat belt because they don't know whether the person is breaking the law or not. Seat belt stops are unlawful and cause violations of constitutional rights.
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Can a police officer stop you in the state of Alabama for not wearing a seatbelt?
Yes, the police in Alabama can stop you for not wearing a seatbelt. You are required by law to wear a seatbelt in the front seat of a moving vehicle. The law went into effect in 1991.
How many people die each year from not wearing a seatbelt?
5
Why does the seatbelt light on your dashboard of your 2004 jeep Cherokee Laredo stay on all the time?
Well if you are not wearing your seatbelt it will flash. See the car seat is specially designed to be able to sense when weight is on it. So if it feels pressure and knows that whoever is sitting there is not wearing the seatbelt it will flash to let you know to put it on. Its a safety devoce.
Can you get pulled over for not wearing your seatbelt in Florida?
Yes, I just got pulled over for not wearing seat belt and and cited a ticket for that!!
Do you lose points on your license if you get a fine for not wearing a seat belt as a passenger in a vehicle?
usually, no; however, after sometime, if you continue to get caught for not wearing your seatbelt, you license can be suspended
Why does your my Volvo 240 seatbelt light not work?
you are wearing the seatbelt.
Which of the following actions best meets the goal of security?
wearing a seatbelt in the car
How do I stop the seatbelt light from blinking on a 1991 Honda Accord?
By wearing the seatbelt.
How do you disable seatbelt light and alarm on a 2005 Toyota camery?
By wearing the seatbelt.
What is an example of self management?
wearing a seatbelt
Why do some people not wear seat belts?
There are a number of reasons why a person may not wear a seatbelt in a car or other vehicle. These include:The person is permitted to travel in that vehicle without wearing a seatbelt, possibly for a specific job or task.A person cannot wear a seatbelt due to a medical condition.Some people may also travel in a vehicle without wearing a seatbelt because they forget to put one on, or consciously decide not to wear one (which is illegal).
Where can you get arrested for wearing your seatbelt?
You can get a ticket for not wearing your seat belt, but I don't see how you could get arrested for wearing it.
Is it safe not to wear a seatbelt?
No- NOT wearing a seatbelt is NOT safe. Wearing a seatbelt IS safe. It prevents you from being slammed against the intterior of the car, or being thrown out where you will be crushed by the car. You are NOT strong enough to brace yourself against the impact.
Can a police officer stop you in the state of Alabama for not wearing a seatbelt?
Yes, the police in Alabama can stop you for not wearing a seatbelt. You are required by law to wear a seatbelt in the front seat of a moving vehicle. The law went into effect in 1991.
Which is an example of prevention in relation health?
Wearing a seatbelt
Who is responsible for a passenger not wearing a seatbelt in Kentucky?
the driver
Is wearing your seatbelt an example of primary prevention?
yes
