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Does a motor carrier route driver have to wear a seatbelt when delivering newspapers?

April 26, 2017driver motor newspapers route seatbelt wear

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Does a motor carrier route driver have to wear a seatbelt when delivering newspapers?

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State law (MCLA 257.710e) states that the driver of “a commercial…vehicle which makes frequent stops for the purpose of…delivery of goods or services” is not required to wear a seatbelt while operating a motor vehicle. Is it a good idea to wear a seatbelt? Probably. But it is not required by law. Download a handy wallet/glovebox card to give to the police next time they pull you over. We’re not guaranteeing it will work, but this card lists MCLA 257.710e and the subsequent Attorney General’s opinion that specifically mentions newspaper carriers as being exempt. Maybe it will get you out of a ticket, maybe not.