New York State has a “primary enforcement” seat belt law, which means that:
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Police officers cannot issue a ticket for failure to wear a seat belt, unless you are also violating other traffic safety laws.
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If you get stopped with a child under 6 and no child seat, you can get your first offense dismissed if you purchase an approved child restraint system before your court date.
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A law enforcement officer can issue a traffic ticket for failure to wear a seat belt.
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Children in primary school are not required to wear a seat belt.
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Explanation
The "primary enforcement" seat belt law in New York allows law enforcement officers to pull over drivers if they observe a passenger not wearing a seat belt. Officers can issue a traffic ticket for this violation.
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