If a law enforcement officer stops a vehicle and finds a front seat passenger 17 years of age or younger not wearing a seat belt, a seat belt violation will be charged to:
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Both the driver and the passenger.
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The driver.
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The officer.
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The passenger.
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Explanation
Under Florida law, if a passenger under 18 is not wearing a seat belt in a moving vehicle, the driver will be charged with the violation. It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure all minor passengers comply with the seat belt and child restraint laws. However, if an adult front-seat passenger (18 or older) is not wearing a seat belt, they will be charged with the violation instead.
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