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Safety First, Drivers to buckle up

By: Anthony Colarossi

Source: Orlando Sentinel

Florida has had some form of a seat-beat law since 1986, and police can ticket drivers who aren’t wearing belts when they’re stopped for other violations. But an amendment passed last week in Tallahassee — and expected to be signed by Gov. Charlie Crist — will put more of a bite into the law and allow cops to stop motorists for not wearing seat belts.

Resulting tickets will cost $30, but added court costs and fees could bring the total to between $93 and $119, according to one legislative analysis.

“There’s no question that the most important safety feature in your automobile is the seat belt,” said Eric Bolton, a spokesman with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. “It could mean the difference between life and death or a lifetime of horrific injury.”

New Florida law will allow cops to stop you for not wearing seat belt

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