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Seat Belt Use Now A Primary Offense in Florida


Posted on May 26, 2009

Starting on June 30th, Florida drivers can be pulled over by police for not buckling up. Signed on May 6th by Governor Crist, Florida is now the 28th state to have primary offense safety belt laws. Previously, drivers could be only ticketed for not wearing their seat belts if they were pulled over for another offense, such as speeding. The new law allows police officers to stop vehicles whose drivers appear to be neglecting the use of their safety belts. The ticket for this nonmoving violation will remain at $30.

The law, known as the Dori Slosberg and Katie Marchetti Law, named after two girls who died in separate car crashes while not wearing their seatbelts, makes the state eligible for $35 million in soon-to-expire federal grants.

Research has shown that drivers are 13 percent more likely to buckle up if they can be pulled over for not wearing their safety belts. Crist and co-sponsor Rep. Rich Glorioso, R- Plant City, said it was "common sense" to enforce seat belt laws.

"This bill will save lives," Crist said. "That's what is important."

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