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Buckle Up New York

Buckle Up New York: There's Just Too Much to Lose

Reading This May Save Your Life

  • The use of safety restraints is the single most effective means of preventing death and serious injury from automobile accidents, regardless of their causes.

  • New York State has "zero tolerance" for failure to engage safety restraints.

  • New York State law says drivers and front seat passengers 16 and over may be fined up to $50 for failing to buckle up. Drivers who fail to properly secure children may be fined $100 and receive 3 points on their license.

Reading This May Save You a Ticket

  • All front seat occupants must wear seat belts. (if the front seat passenger is under the age of 16, it is the driver's responsibility to ensure that the passenger is buckled up.)

  • For New York State Law based on child passengers click here (This link will open in a new browser window).

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