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Originally Posted by Frosty
I thought it was primary now? They had Street Road down to one lane the other night doing seat belt checks from 3-11PM...and yes...there were 7 cops out there...  |
I didnt hear anything about that........
Buckle Up Pennsylvania
Buckle Up PA is a project funded through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation dedicated to raising the seat belt usage level in Pennsylvania through increased enforcement, public awareness and education. The partnership is comprised of municipal police departments, the Pennsylvania State Police, PennDOT, the US Department of Transportation and community groups and organizations.
Seat Belt Enforcement Regions
Pennsylvania Seat Belt Law
Safety Belt Use Law
Primary Enforcement
Section 4581 (a)(3) Restraint Systems
A driver who is under 18 may not operate a motor vehicle in which the number of passengers exceeds the number of available seat belts in the vehicle. (Primary)
FINE: $10.00 plus CAT, EMS, and JCP- no court costs assessed.
Secondary Enforcement
Section 4581 (a)(2) Restraint Systems
Driver and all front seat passengers must be restrained.
Drivers are responsible for themselves and to secure all children from 8 years of age up to 18 years of age in a seat belt system any where in the vehicle.
Exemptions include carriers of medical or psychological excuses signed by a physician, rural letter carriers, deliverers of goods or service vehicle operators driving at speeds less than 15 mph and making frequent stops, drivers, and front seat passengers of automobiles manufactured before July 1, 1966.
FINE: $10.00 plus CAT, EMS and JCP when convicted of a primary offense.