...cost for a seat belt violation in California.

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Answer by Gduwb
Submitted on 8/17/2006
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Somebody correct me if I'm wrong here but doesnt the amended seatbelt code in ca. state that the first offense would be "not more than $20.00 And receiving a citation as a passenger would not constitute a moving violation as you are not the driver? Correct? Don't get me wrong I believe the law is a good one and studies show it's saving hunreds if not thousands of lives. But when as a passenger in a vehichle I see a chp on our right at a 4-way stop which reminds me "oh I've forgotten to buckle up" so I do so, this chp makes his left turn then proceeds to turn around stop us and issue a citation, my seatbelt was on before he turned around, can he really cite me if upon stopping us I am buckled up? and as the passenger in the vehichle not the driver did I have a right to refuse my DL. as identification?

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Question by Big Bill
Submitted on 6/10/2004
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What is the cost for a seat belt violation in California.

Answer by compoundnumber@hotmail.com
Submitted on 6/16/2004
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I would like to know the cost/bail for this problem - cited for not wearing a seat belt in sonoma county, cA. I am out of state, but would like to pay the fine, now. I called the sonoma county traffic court number = 707 565-2300 and they say - they can't tell till the citation is 4 weeks "old" they also say it is a variable amount, depending on your record!!! How could this be!! A citation should be a set amount, where a citizen could look it up under a fee schedule, and pay it for heaven's sake...this is making a simple matter of paying a fee into a nightmare...

Answer by Curt-in-Cali
Submitted on 7/8/2004
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In California your first safety-belt violation generally will cost $60. However, if you have previous violations of the safety-belt law the fine will be 3 to 4 times as much. The law is structured to impose greater fines on repeat offenders.

Answer by Sarah
Submitted on 7/17/2004
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I received a first seatbelt citation in approximately 1997 and it cost $125 in Santa Cruz County. It cured me of not wearing my seatbelt for a couple of years. I received my second citation today. Not looking forward to finding out the cost!

Answer by victor
Submitted on 9/6/2004
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my two sons and my mom was not wearing seat belt,i got the ticket for $670,what can i do

Answer by Roger
Submitted on 11/26/2004
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How long does a seatbelt violation stay on a driving record?

Answer by NJ
Submitted on 6/30/2005
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First seatbelt violation in LA county in May 2005: $87.00

Answer by George
Submitted on 7/27/2005
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how long do seatbelt tickets stay on your record until it is erased from your record? I got a ticket a couple days ago, and it they charged me $147, I have two previous tickets, but they are from 5 & 3 years ago. Is this the correct amount that they should be fining me?

Answer by Lynne
Submitted on 7/29/2005
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I was under the impression that, in 1997, you could NOT be cited for not wearing a seat belt unless you were stopped for another infraction. True or False. And, if true, is that still the case? Thank you.

Answer by msd
Submitted on 2/5/2006
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I received a seat belt ticket a few weeks ago in Huntington Beach, CA. I got my bail amount today. $84.00 or 137.50 for traffic school. I thought it was pay a fine and be done but now the payment is stiff and I think it goes on your driving record where the insurance can go up.

Answer by doc
Submitted on 3/14/2006
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cops blow. i first got pulled over and the pig said it would be about 60 today i just got my second i ask why he pulled me over he said i was speeding while changing lanes and didnt have a seat belt on. i said so why me when everyone else is doing the same speed he replied i can only pull one person over at a time+

Answer by Number7
Submitted on 5/12/2006
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I have had four seat belt tickets. This DESPITE no other violations in 30 years. While cars are speeding past at double the speed limit I'm stopped, ticketed and fined $200 a time. They passed this law claiming that it would ONLY be used as a secondary violation in case of a real violation. They lied then and they use it as a form of taxation now.

Answer by tnaus
Submitted on 5/19/2006
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i was cited for not wearing my seat belt today but the thing is.. is that i was wearing it. i am from san bernardino county. does anyone know what the cost might be. i have a clean record until today!

Answer by shy
Submitted on 5/27/2006
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I received a no seat belt ticket once and fot another how much will it be in tulare county

Answer by T
Submitted on 6/16/2006
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I just got my fine in the mail from Monterey County for a child non restraint and the ticket is a whoping $351!!! YIKES! And it wasn't even like he didn't have his seat belt on, he was just "improperly restained" since he had wiggled the straps under his arms.

Answer by Rob
Submitted on 6/27/2007
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Just got some info regarding my "not waring seat belt" citation -- which by the way I am going to fight, because the fact was I was indeed waring the belt, the police officer was very arrogant, and the whole thing was JUST Wrong-- $93 dollars in Los Angeles, CA, which must be paid up front if contesting, and only if/when winning contest - refunded back after so many months. Also, when contesting citation, here in Los Angeles it must be in writing, witnessed, etc and MAILED into the court within the alloted time......my my how the judicial system spins......and what is so Nuts is that I was waring the darn seat belt..thank you very much!

Answer by sweet_jo_1@yahoo.com
Submitted on 7/2/2007
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Can someone tell me please...HOW MUCH DOES A SEAT BELT FINE COST IN CALIFORNIA??? I live in Vallejo and i got caught in Benecia. and im a passenger at the time.. i got in the car without a seat belt. a police pulled us over because my friend was stupid to run a stop sign. and im above 14 but im below 18 i have the strictess parents and i wanna handle the fine on my own cause then again i have to anyways..this is my first violation of not having a seat belt on..-- so again...... HOW MUCH DOES A SEAT BELT FINE COST??

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Answer by bruce
Submitted on 6/23/2006
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my car only has a lap belt i received a ticket for not wearing a seat belt. Officer said the law had changed and i was supposed to have a shoulder harness

Answer by Anne
Submitted on 6/30/2006
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I got a seat belt ticket a couple weeks ago - my first and they are charging me $101 - I say it's a racket. I called the courts and they said it's not a moving violation ???!! and that I don't have to attend traffic school because it doesn't carry any points !!! Still a racket - hate 'em.

Answer by Ravi
Submitted on 8/23/2006
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I got this ticket last month ... and It sucked 197.50 for not wearing setbelt for just 2 min ride. This law sucks..

Answer by UMMM
Submitted on 10/9/2006
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I was charged $99 in Santa Clara county

Answer by jeff
Submitted on 3/21/2007
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my wife recently received a seat belt violation for my daughter [9] not being in a seat belt 326.00.

Answer by jcjc
Submitted on 5/22/2007
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I moved to California in 2001, I just received a citation for my 14 year old son who was not wearing his seatbelt,( while my 12 yr seated in front had his on) I now have court date set, my question is: do I HAVE to go to court, since its a child violation, or do I pay a fine. this wil be my first ticket violation in Cal,

Answer by anu
Submitted on 6/2/2007
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my daughter was wearing the seatbelt ..lap part was clicked but the shoulder strap was dropped off..she is 11 ..what will be my fine like..

Answer by Lulu
Submitted on 6/21/2007
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Who get fined if there is an adult passenger in your car that is not wearing a seat belt? Does the driver or the passenger or both get fined?

Answer by Chris
Submitted on 6/25/2007
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got nabbed last month ( May of 2007 ) first violation... $85

Answer by Judie
Submitted on 7/17/2007
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Got my first ticket of any kind IN MY LIFE for not wearing my seatbelt on Memorial Day weekend (07). The fine is $102.20 !!! and if I want to pay it by credit card there's an $11.00 processing fee. Thank you very much, I'll mail it.

Answer by hotsex
Submitted on 7/19/2007
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well i got stoped and fined for not wearing a seat belt and no insurance and now i see the fine to be $1,095 am i paying more??