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New York Mandatory Seat Belt Law

Summary

Every passenger in a motor vehicle, regardless of where they are sitting, must be restrained by a seat belt or appropriate child safety restraint.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Right for children to be secured in age-appropriate safety seats.
  • 02.
    Right to challenge a ticket if the belt was malfunctioning and reported.

Penalties

  • 01.
    Fine of up to $50 per unrestrained passenger
  • 02.
    Three points on driver license if a passenger under 16 is unrestrained

Verified Citations

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