PC §733(B) - PASSENGER FAILURE TO WEAR A SEATBELT

INFRACTION

Section 1: Definitions

Allowing passengers to ride in a motor vehicle on a public roadway without wearing a seatbelt.

Section 2: Elements of the Offense

  1. The defendant was operating a motor vehicle.

  2. One or more passengers were unrestrained by seatbelts.

Section 3: Exceptions

  1. The vehicle was not on a public roadway at the time of the offense.

Penalties

Penalties for seatbelt charges can vary widely depending on the jurisdiction and the specific circumstances of the offense. They may include:

JAIL TIME

NOT ARRESTABLE

FINE SET

$150.00 per unrestrained passenger.

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