Florida’s New Seat Belt Laws Go Into Effect On Tuesday
Starting Tuesday Florida law enforcement officers can pull cars over and issue traffic tickets if the driver of the car or the front-seat passenger is not wearing a seat belt and according to state troopers they are planning strict enforcement of the new law. FHP said troopers will write a $30 ticket for anyone not wearing their seat belt. Florida is now the 28th state to have a primary seat belt law. (read more)
While law enforcement is cheering the change as a way to keep Florida drivers safe, the ACLU is opposed to the law. The ACLU feels the best way to get people to wear seat belts is not to make it a crime and bring law enforcement into the process but when Florida Governor Charlie Crist signed the law on May 6 the ACLU’s battle to keep the potential law off the books died. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration applauded Crist’s decision to sign the law saying it will save 100 lives per year in Florida.
If you or a loved one has been ticketed anywhere in Florida under the new seat belt law, please do not hesitate to contact Stephen Higgins at 1-800-FIGHT-IT or online at fightyourticket.com to discuss the matter.
