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ReddevilNO Champion Author New Orleans Posts:3,350 Points:577,690 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Dec 28, 2012 7:29:21 AM Ignore ReddevilNO Report Abuse With me I say put it on, or you don't ride with me. What about you?

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Message Posted: Dec 28, 2012 7:29:21 AM

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With me I say put it on, or you don't ride with me. What about you?

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Moe86 Champion Author Ontario Posts:12,270 Points:1,296,160 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Dec 31, 2012 9:41:06 PM Ignore Moe86 Report Abuse Yes.
toms1120 Champion Author Maryland Posts:8,552 Points:1,808,870 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Dec 31, 2012 8:17:43 AM Ignore toms1120 Report Abuse Exactly
Norm1947 Champion Author Flint Posts:2,895 Points:453,880 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Dec 31, 2012 12:53:43 AM Ignore Norm1947 Report Abuse Front seats
Titanic1985 Champion Author South Carolina Posts:6,217 Points:355,070 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2012 5:45:59 PM Ignore Titanic1985 Report Abuse I was not able to answer my own questions regarding South Carolina's seat belt law and after seeing DasAuto92's response decided to learn what are the facts. In SC, not using a seatbelt is a primary offense and does not require a Law Enforcement Officer to have another reason to issue a citation. To capsulate what the law states, I found an article which answers my questions. The fine in SC is $25 not to exceed $50 per incident (incident is defined as more than one citation). The driver of the vehicle is responsible for passengers 17 years of age or younger, but not if the individual has a valid driver's license. It is not recorded on SCDMV's records and does not impose court costs or other expenses. Each person over 17 years of age is subject to a fine of $25. Here is the Q & A article: South Carolina's Seat Belt Law - FAQs It appears that Montreal's laws are far more severe than those of South Carolina.
CactusBobs Champion Author Phoenix Posts:2,721 Points:485,775 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2012 3:40:49 PM Ignore CactusBobs Report Abuse No sometimes i don't even use the belts
DasAuto92 Champion Author Montreal Posts:2,444 Points:174,045 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2012 3:38:53 PM Ignore DasAuto92 Report Abuse The following is the fine pertaining to seat belts in Quebec Canada What the Legislation Says Seat belts are internationally recognized for offering the best possible protection to vehicle occupants. That is why all motorists have been required to wear a seat belt since 1976. Under the Highway Safety Code, every person must wear, properly fastened, the seat belt with which his or her seat is equipped. Children whose sitting height is less than 63 cm (measured from the buttocks to the top of the head) must be restrained in a safety seat suitable for the child's weight and height. Offenders are liable to a fine of $115 to $154 and three demerit points. Drivers are responsible for making sure that passengers under the age of 14 fasten their seat belts. Drivers who fail to do so will have to pay the fine and have demerit points entered on their record. Passengers age 14 and older will be fined and have demerit points entered on their record if they do not buckle up.
fatfed Champion Author San Antonio Posts:2,845 Points:472,415 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2012 9:44:07 AM Ignore fatfed Report Abuse yes
medic6133 Champion Author New York Posts:1,108 Points:212,565 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2012 9:43:16 AM Ignore medic6133 Report Abuse Yes, for their safety as well as mine.
EdPG Champion Author Boston Posts:12,162 Points:2,664,985 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2012 9:40:52 AM Ignore EdPG Report Abuse Yes
Titanic1985 Champion Author South Carolina Posts:6,217 Points:355,070 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2012 9:25:41 AM Ignore Titanic1985 Report Abuse Hi Das. I, like you, thought the word "demand" was a bit harsh or dictatorial as you state, but I do have a question which I thought to ask when I responded. In some states it is the driver of the vehicle who receives the ticket, not the offending passenger(s). That would make recovering your money difficult, if they were not friends or family members. It may terminate friendships or put up a "wall" with family members also. Even if the fine were paid by the offender and the relationships retained, the offense may still be recorded on your driving record. A good question to add to this topic by ReddeviNO would be who exactly gets the ticket and the fine if a passenger is at fault? Another question is how much is the fine? Take care :-). MGY
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jessjames Champion Author Huntsville Posts:15,279 Points:3,300,210 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: Dec 29, 2012 5:35:04 AM Ignore jessjames Report Abuse Yes
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DasAuto92 Champion Author Montreal Posts:2,444 Points:174,045 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Dec 29, 2012 12:16:30 AM Ignore DasAuto92 Report Abuse I am not a dictator, therefore i do not demand as you do. Riders in my car(s) are aware of the consequences if they do not buckle up.A hefty fine if caught by the Police.So its click,click, before the key is in the ignition.
noblegiant Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:2,045 Points:938,970 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Dec 28, 2012 10:43:10 PM Ignore noblegiant Report Abuse No
sagnat Champion Author Riverside Posts:1,134 Points:304,260 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Dec 28, 2012 8:34:48 PM Ignore sagnat Report Abuse Same here, everyone belts in.
14smoke Champion Author Birmingham Posts:13,188 Points:1,921,140 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Dec 28, 2012 7:38:55 PM Ignore 14smoke Report Abuse Yes I do, my car, my rules. What they do in their own car is their own business, in my car, you wear your seatbelt, or you don't ride. They may not demand it in their own cars, but, when I'm riding with someone else, I make sure to put one on as well.
bearscharger Champion Author Cleveland Posts:1,307 Points:266,625 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Dec 28, 2012 6:12:51 PM Ignore bearscharger Report Abuse not really
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Titanic1985 Champion Author South Carolina Posts:6,217 Points:355,070 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Dec 28, 2012 10:42:56 AM Ignore Titanic1985 Report Abuse Yes, it is a "primary offense" law in South Carolina. Law Enforcement Officers do not have to have some other reason (e.g. a burned out brake light) to pull you over. This applies to all occupants in a vehicle in any seat location (e.g. front, rear, etc.).
OceanArcher Champion Author Mississippi Posts:5,688 Points:1,324,375 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Dec 28, 2012 10:28:52 AM Ignore OceanArcher Report Abuse Simple answer -- "it's the law, click it - or ticket"
wrmedic All-Star Author Nebraska Posts:908 Points:336,050 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Dec 28, 2012 10:19:29 AM Ignore wrmedic Report Abuse If they are in my vehicle they will be wearing seatbelts!!
hornet17 Champion Author Vancouver Posts:1,323 Points:440,865 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Dec 28, 2012 10:17:51 AM Ignore hornet17 Report Abuse it's not a question for those who ride with me, they always bucket up on their own... if for some reason they did not, I would ask.
PatAZ Champion Author Tucson Posts:9,227 Points:122,020 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Dec 28, 2012 10:07:01 AM Ignore PatAZ Report Abuse Yes
bluenvoy Champion Author Nashville Posts:14,941 Points:1,873,415 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Dec 28, 2012 9:51:02 AM Ignore bluenvoy Report Abuse They all do.
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jimmy544 Champion Author Boston Posts:4,074 Points:649,855 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Dec 28, 2012 9:37:06 AM Ignore jimmy544 Report Abuse I insist on it. My family started using seat belts in the 1950s when you had to install your own.
WEPSMAN Champion Author South Dakota Posts:10,503 Points:2,021,750 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Dec 28, 2012 9:29:13 AM Ignore WEPSMAN Report Abuse My family always wears their belts. Any other adult, can make their own decision.
tagorgia Champion Author Arizona Posts:3,002 Points:2,811,320 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Dec 28, 2012 8:42:46 AM Ignore tagorgia Report Abuse yes, absolutely!
jessjames Champion Author Huntsville Posts:15,279 Points:3,300,210 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: Dec 28, 2012 8:13:18 AM Ignore jessjames Report Abuse Yes
MertieMan Champion Author Lexington Posts:14,768 Points:2,891,610 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Dec 28, 2012 7:42:42 AM Ignore MertieMan Report Abuse We don't have a problem with that and we make our teenage grandchildren buckle up as well. I was involved in a bad accident last year and the seat belt saved my life.
sandy40 Champion Author Nova Scotia Posts:12,332 Points:2,443,210 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Dec 28, 2012 7:40:35 AM Ignore sandy40 Report Abuse Yes I do.