OT: How much are Seat Belt Violations now?

[Bayslayer]

I just got a seat belt ticket today and was wondering if anybody has gotten one recently and knows how much the fine is? It could be worse, he could have written me up for speeding instead of just giving me a warning.

 

[JE]

it used to be 22, the last i heard it got rediculous. i think over a 100. sorry

what city???

 

[drake66]

its 3x as much now so they might be like 200-300 ish

 

[Bayslayer]

Mission Viejo, I got one like 6 years ago and it was $22 but I also heard that they jumped up alot.

 

[drake66]

yeah theres new seatbelt laws that made them 3x as costly. so 200-300 like i said

 

[JE]

click it or ticket.

 

[Bayslayer]

It better not be $200-$300, thats alot of coral!!

 

[alanscott]

85 dollars in northern calif. I know this as my mom just got a ticket and was relieved that is was not 200 dollars.

 

[bennyinca]

I think the fine is higher for repeat violation.

 

[Bayslayer]

Even if its been like 8 years since the last, I think after 7 years it goes off your record.

 

[saltyESQ]

depends on how the violation is classified. if it is a moving violation, then it will be removed off ur record in 7 years.

 

[Wilafur]

well, hopefully in the future you will remember to put on your seatbelt.

 

[Bayslayer]

It wasnt a moving violation because I didnt get a point on my record for it, just a $22 fine and today he said it wasnt a moving violation.

 

[GinaSofia]

How can you get a seatbelt ticket if you're not moving?Or,if you were moving how can it not be a moving violation?Or,didja just get lucky?

 

[cthetoy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7156514#post7156514 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by bergamer
depends on how the violation is classified. if it is a moving violation, then it will be removed off ur record in 7 years.

I thought all moving violations stay on your record for 3 years and major violations such as DUI, wreckless, etc stays on your record for 5 years. Bankruptcy stays on your credit record for 7 years though.

 

[teamera]

I paid 253 six months ago

 

[Bayslayer]

$253!!!!!!!!!!! Yikes, thats alot of money for a seat belt ticket, you got me worrying now.

 

[saltyESQ]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7156672#post7156672 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by cthetoy
I thought all moving violations stay on your record for 3 years and major violations such as DUI, wreckless, etc stays on your record for 5 years. Bankruptcy stays on your credit record for 7 years though.

moving violations stay on your record for 5 years I believe ( or 7 years) insurance companies look for insurance purposes up to 5 years. (tickets are infractions which are removed from your record)
there is no such thing as a major violation.
if you receive a DUI or wreckless driving ticket, then it is a misdemeanor and stays on your record for life. Although I am not an attorney, yet.

 

[GTR]

Several new occupant protection laws have been passed that will affect California drivers in 2004 and 2005:

As of January 1, 2004 the cost of a seat belt ticket more than tripled, and now runs from $78 to $89 on a first offense, depending upon the county. Legislation (AB 1625), authored by Assemblyman John Benoit, allows penalty assessments and court costs to be added on top of a base fine. In essence, what previously cost $22.50 on a first offense will now run more than three times that amount. Drivers will also face penalties if passengers are not safely buckled.

From...
http://www.ots.ca.gov/seatbelt/seatbelt.asp

I think the key points in that quote are it depends on the county and penalty assessments and court costs may be added.

Maybe the slogan should be "Save a buck, buckle up". :lol:

SteveU

 

[drake66]

:lol: good one steve, good thing I have automatic seatbelts in my car