Michigan Seat Belt Law
Michigan law requires all drivers to wear a seat belt. Additionally, all children under 16 years of age must wear a seat belt. If a police officer spots you not wearing a safety belt, you can be issued a ticket or a fine.
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Exemptions
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Under Michigan law, you are not required to wear a seat belt if you are driving (or are a passenger in) a bus, motorcycle or moped.
Front Seat
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The driver and any passengers in the front seat must wear a seat belt.
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Children
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All children under 4 years old must be buckled into a child restraint system in the back seat. Also, children between the ages of 4 and 8 and shorter than 4-foot-9 must be in a restraint system in the back seat.
Teenagers
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Any person 16 years old or younger must wear a seat belt.
Numbers Game
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If there are more people in the vehicle than there are seat belts and all of the belts are being used properly, the driver is not in violation.
Violation
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You can be pulled over and fined if a police officer spots you without a seat belt on.
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References
- Photo Credit seat belt receptacle image by Albert Lozano from Fotolia.com
