A law enforcement officer notices that one of your passengers is not wearing a seat belt and writes a citation. Which of the following is true?
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Both you and your passenger will be arrested.
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You can receive the citation if the passenger is younger than 16.
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Your passenger will receive a citation, regardless of his or her age.
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Both you and your passenger will receive a citation.
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Explanation
In California, the driver is responsible for ensuring that all passengers under the age of 16 are properly restrained in the vehicle. Therefore, if a passenger under the age of 16 is not wearing a seat belt, the driver can receive a citation. However, if the passenger is 16 or older, they are responsible for their own seat belt and can receive their own citation.
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