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3. The first offense is a minor
misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to
$100. Subsequent offenses are a fourth
degree misdemeanor punishable by a fine of
up to $250 and/or up to 30 days in jail.
Penalties are assessed at the local level.
The average court costs were $45.37. This
is considered an equipment violation so no
points are assessed on a driver's license.
It does not appear on a driver's record.
Seatbelt laws:
1. Secondary Enforcement
2. All front seat passengers must wear safety
belts.
3. There is an exception for postal and newspaper
delivery, and persons with an affidavit from a physician
attesting that they cannot wear the belt for medical
reasons.
4. Drivers who violate the law are subject to a
fine of $25. Front seat passengers who violate the law
are subject to a fine of $15. Penalties are assessed at
the local level. The average court costs were $28.10.
This is considered an equipment violation so no points
are assessed on a driver's license. It does not appear on
a driver's record.
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