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bowler93 All-Star Author Pennsylvania Posts:724 Points:460,950 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Aug 10, 2011 10:01:16 AM Ignore bowler93 Report Abuse I don't, because I figure they are adults and can make decisions for themselves. They don't need me telling them what to do. I won't get stopped in Pennsylvania if I am following the rules of the road because not wearing a seat belt is a secondary offense. Adult passengers in the back seat are not required by law to buckle up. I make sure passengers under 18, however, buckle up. Personally, I don't always buckle up, but I usually do.

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I don't, because I figure they are adults and can make decisions for themselves. They don't need me telling them what to do. I won't get stopped in Pennsylvania if I am following the rules of the road because not wearing a seat belt is a secondary offense. Adult passengers in the back seat are not required by law to buckle up. I make sure passengers under 18, however, buckle up. Personally, I don't always buckle up, but I usually do.

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BartandLisa Champion Author Newfoundland Posts:2,135 Points:417,450 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 6:32:59 PM Ignore BartandLisa Report Abuse Yes, or no one goes anywhere. It's good sense and also a liability issue, even though adults get the tickets themselves.
jimmy544 Champion Author Boston Posts:4,094 Points:651,905 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 1:50:16 PM Ignore jimmy544 Report Abuse Yep the go don't go until the passengers have their belts on. I don't want any tickets or points on the insurance or dead or badly injured passengers in the event of an accident.
goobnav Champion Author Durham Posts:4,338 Points:764,745 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 1:01:43 PM Ignore goobnav Report Abuse Yep, Unless they want to pay for the ticket, its the law here in NC and, the iNCrease in my insuraNCe until that ticket comes off my license.
HOGYLD Champion Author Vancouver Posts:3,075 Points:715,500 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 12:52:21 PM Ignore HOGYLD Report Abuse Yes, it's the law here and the police do have periodic seat belt checks.
RNF Champion Author Indiana Posts:7,093 Points:2,871,975 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 6:23:07 AM Ignore RNF Report Abuse Yes
2Tall Champion Author Maryland Posts:12,772 Points:2,940,405 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 1:27:46 AM Ignore 2Tall Report Abuse yes
rkain Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:8,451 Points:1,738,215 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 1:05:56 AM Ignore rkain Report Abuse yes
dandeeman Champion Author Georgia Posts:4,224 Points:1,942,685 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2012 7:09:53 PM Ignore dandeeman Report Abuse YEP
Gazas Champion Author Oakland Posts:2,247 Points:445,925 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2012 1:07:25 PM Ignore Gazas Report Abuse Always.
CaptDave2012 All-Star Author Arkansas Posts:695 Points:24,735 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2012 10:37:02 AM Ignore CaptDave2012 Report Abuse YES because in FL, if I am stopped and any of my front seat passengers are un-belted... guess who gets the ticket? The driver, the person "in control" of the vehicle. In FL, and in many other states, not wearing seat belts is not a "secondary" offense, it is now a "stoppable" offense. And the fine is usaully about a hundred bucks!
psm80134 Champion Author Denver Posts:2,610 Points:538,170 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Apr 1, 2012 11:36:56 AM Ignore psm80134 Report Abuse In some states, seat belt violations are a primary offense- meaning you can get pulled over if anyone in the car is not wearing a seat belt. And it's the driver who gets the ticket.
dal1 Champion Author Illinois Posts:1,183 Points:147,165 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Apr 1, 2012 7:38:22 AM Ignore dal1 Report Abuse yes
peanutsMN Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:1,678 Points:384,935 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2012 4:49:36 PM Ignore peanutsMN Report Abuse Definitely. If not they walk or stay home.
RAD3 Champion Author Toronto Posts:1,688 Points:1,559,535 Joined:Feb 2004	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2012 3:43:21 PM Ignore RAD3 Report Abuse With the way I drive, my passengers would be nuts if they don't buckle up! =:-D If they don't like it, the sidewalk is available on most streets!
mcrow24 Rookie Author Minnesota Posts:45 Points:90,575 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jan 19, 2012 11:04:26 PM Ignore mcrow24 Report Abuse yes, everyone in my car must wear a seat belt.
MOREDLEG Champion Author Missouri Posts:2,645 Points:609,710 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jan 19, 2012 8:51:28 PM Ignore MOREDLEG Report Abuse No
tattoo666TX Champion Author Texas Posts:2,567 Points:344,480 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jan 19, 2012 6:37:23 PM Ignore tattoo666TX Report Abuse 2 choices if you get in my truck, buckle up or get out.
niblets Rookie Author Winnipeg Posts:93 Points:21,370 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Jan 19, 2012 6:15:30 PM Ignore niblets Report Abuse Why yes, yes I do. I tell them if they really don't want to put it on..don't. But, if the police should stop me, and hand me that almost $300 ticket, I tell said passenger that they will be paying it...not me. Seatbelt goes on.
petersonskee Sophomore Author Minnesota Posts:149 Points:167,100 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Jan 19, 2012 5:37:13 PM Ignore petersonskee Report Abuse seatbelts are manditory. I live in Minnesota and seatbelt tickets are quite popular these days. click it or ticket!
Titanic1985 Champion Author South Carolina Posts:6,246 Points:357,120 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jan 19, 2012 5:32:56 PM Ignore Titanic1985 Report Abuse Yes. It is a primary offense in South Carolina chargeable to the driver of the vehicle. It is heavily enforced here. That said, even if it wasn't, my vehicle will not move unless ALL passengers are securely belted in.
gvan Champion Author Chicago Posts:21,518 Points:2,834,340 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Jan 15, 2012 3:28:01 PM Ignore gvan Report Abuse I always buckle up and Illinois law about back seat passengers buckling up was just enacted so they must buckle up too. A VP from the company I worked for at the time cussed because I wouldn't drive until everyone was buckled up since it was a company car and company policy. The car didn't move until he buckled up.
f250jbh Sophomore Author California Posts:208 Points:184,425 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jan 15, 2012 12:53:36 PM Ignore f250jbh Report Abuse YES I make them wear the seat belt ...Because I get the ticket Not Them here in Calif ....
dakine Champion Author Orange County Posts:19,582 Points:3,588,950 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Jan 15, 2012 12:14:14 PM Ignore dakine Report Abuse Everyone wears seat belts in my car.
rumbleseat Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:22,918 Points:3,528,635 Joined:Oct 2002	Message Posted: Jan 15, 2012 2:51:43 AM Ignore rumbleseat Report Abuse My neighbour doesn't wear seat belts. However, if he rides with me, he doesn't argue, he just does it up, and if I ride with him, he still does it up. He won't ever argue with me about it because he knows I don't move the car if passengers aren't buckled up, and I won't ride with a driver who isn't buckled up.
rumbleseat Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:22,918 Points:3,528,635 Joined:Oct 2002	Message Posted: Jan 15, 2012 2:51:29 AM Ignore rumbleseat Report Abuse My neighbour doesn't wear seat belts. However, if he rides with me, he doesn't argue, he just does it up, and if I ride with him, he still does it up. He won't ever argue with me about it because he knows I don't move the car if passengers aren't buckled up, and I won't ride with a driver who isn't buckled up.
LasJayhawk Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:2,588 Points:591,545 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Jan 15, 2012 12:40:17 AM Ignore LasJayhawk Report Abuse No I make them, no. But the car isn't moving until they do
DVMC Champion Author Chicago Posts:2,348 Points:1,795,995 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2012 7:58:02 PM Ignore DVMC Report Abuse No
sunlover88 Champion Author Toledo Posts:13,848 Points:1,733,180 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2012 7:42:34 PM Ignore sunlover88 Report Abuse Yes
Pede Champion Author New Jersey Posts:4,396 Points:669,375 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2012 1:23:07 PM Ignore Pede Report Abuse yes
mingaa57 All-Star Author St. Louis Posts:733 Points:316,965 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2012 1:07:20 PM Ignore mingaa57 Report Abuse My line is "adjust the seat anyway you want, there's a bar on the front and a lever on the side - the belt is hanging right next to it" Can't remember a time that didn't work but I usually hang / work with people with brains in their heads and they want to keep them there. I drive briskly as well - safely and with good equipment for doing so. I've had a couple of folks clip in after a couple of blocks in the GT!
taveraw All-Star Author Toledo Posts:616 Points:117,525 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2012 8:15:46 AM Ignore taveraw Report Abuse in the front, yes
jessjames Champion Author Huntsville Posts:15,289 Points:3,302,260 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2012 8:15:43 AM Ignore jessjames Report Abuse yes
bearone2 Champion Author Phoenix Posts:3,300 Points:1,590,770 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2012 8:14:42 AM Ignore bearone2 Report Abuse yes
calypso93 Champion Author Scranton Posts:11,193 Points:1,291,935 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2012 7:43:20 AM Ignore calypso93 Report Abuse I think there's been a change in PA law. You can get stopped solely for no seat belt. Now, who gets fined, the driver or the offender?
Bushmaster Champion Author Ontario Posts:3,430 Points:955,120 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jan 13, 2012 3:59:35 PM Ignore Bushmaster Report Abuse yes
Bodiney Champion Author Detroit Posts:1,006 Points:196,050 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Jan 13, 2012 1:49:11 PM Ignore Bodiney Report Abuse yep, don't need to give the cops an excuse to pull me over.
reb4 Champion Author Chicago Posts:19,092 Points:1,820,175 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Jan 13, 2012 12:58:03 PM Ignore reb4 Report Abuse I nag them and tell them they will be responsible for the ticket and any increase of insurance if my rates increase. It is a law in Illinois, and the driver is responsible. Most people have the seat belt on before I do..
greentre All-Star Author Pensacola Posts:779 Points:274,415 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Jan 13, 2012 12:10:55 PM Ignore greentre Report Abuse No, I just don't put the vehicle in gear till they do. It's their choice, but it would be my ticket.
probedude2 Champion Author Akron Posts:12,548 Points:2,379,230 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: Jan 13, 2012 12:59:35 AM Ignore probedude2 Report Abuse "probedad2" sometimes will not put his on, and I'm not one to argue with him...
redcoral Champion Author Ontario Posts:1,728 Points:326,075 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Jan 13, 2012 12:54:37 AM Ignore redcoral Report Abuse I make everyone wear their seatbelts when I'm driving. If they refuse, then I make sure to do a sudden slam on the brake somewhere (usually at the end of the driveway) to show them why they need it! It works best when they sit in the middle rear "ejection" seat... It's amazing how quickly they buckle up after that.
imzoose Rookie Author New York Posts:27 Points:82,170 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2012 11:05:27 PM Ignore imzoose Report Abuse Everyone, Always!
jcabale Veteran Author New Jersey Posts:383 Points:74,500 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2012 8:32:22 PM Ignore jcabale Report Abuse usually
Pugpal Champion Author Toronto Posts:2,061 Points:39,745 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2012 8:05:38 PM Ignore Pugpal Report Abuse I don't know anyone that stupid.
wamster Champion Author Houston Posts:4,243 Points:693,855 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2012 6:49:51 PM Ignore wamster Report Abuse It's the law to wear a seat belt. It's also a safety factor. If the vehicle should be in a severe accident; anyone not belted could become a projectile. Around 1980 a few blocks from me, 3 young people were not wearing seatbelts and they were in a bad crash. The two guys died, and the girl died only because she had a "dead weight" body on her. She suffocated to death. If they would have been wearing their seatbelts; I don't know if the guys would have survived the crash, but she would have. I also don't keep loose stuff in the vehicle; they could become a hazard too.
psm80134 Champion Author Denver Posts:2,610 Points:538,170 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2012 6:33:09 PM Ignore psm80134 Report Abuse Yes. This may sound callous, but it's my car and my rules.
LuckyD43 Champion Author Long Island Posts:31,985 Points:2,166,120 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2012 4:37:28 PM Ignore LuckyD43 Report Abuse Let me put it this, they will wear them if they wish to ride with me.
dal1 Champion Author Illinois Posts:1,183 Points:147,165 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Jan 7, 2012 9:54:29 AM Ignore dal1 Report Abuse it's law in IL ~ all passengers MUST wear belts
wizzo Champion Author Detroit Posts:3,469 Points:621,020 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2011 5:32:11 PM Ignore wizzo Report Abuse no
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