What does the Florida law say about wearing seat belts?
Florida law requires that a driver of an automobile and all occupants in an automobile wear seat belts and shoulder harnesses, if available, while traveling in the vehicle. The driver of the automobile is responsible to insure that all occupants of his motor vehicle are wearing seat belts and shoulder harnesses. If a law enforcement officer stops you, and occupants of your vehicle are not wearing their seat belts, the driver may receive a written citation (a ticket) and fine for violating this law in many circumstances.More importantly, if you are involved in a car accident, and are not wearing your seat belt, the court (and maybe a jury) may include this fact as comparative negligence on your part, and as such, you’re net award may be reduced. Although seat belts cannot prevent accidents, seat belts do minimize the severity of injuries that occupants receive when involved in a collision. Wear your seat belt, it may save your life and it’s the law.
