New Jersey Governor

On Sat, 14 Apr 2007 11:14:09 -0400, Carl A. wrote:

> "Mike Hendrix" <mikehendrix@isp.com> wrote in message
> news:fdq123tmn4k5ill5oivv7621pnnn52tonb@...
>
>> He was in the front seat & one news outlet said he would be given a
>> ticket when he is able to receive it.
>>
>> I did not know that passengers could receive a ticket but it appears
>> they can.
>>
>> mike
>
>
> IIRC, in NJ the driver gets the ticket for allowing a passenger to be
> unbuckled. However, in New Jersey state troopers don't get tickets . .
> . professional courtesy.

In VA, police and taxi cab drivers are exempt from Seat belt laws.

--
Frank Tabor
He was part of my dream, of course -- but then I was part of his dream
too.
-- Lewis Carroll

Hunter wrote:
> On Sun, 15 Apr 2007 10:24:08 -0500, Janet Wilder
> <kelliepoodlem> wrote:
>
>> I once got into a little trouble with my boss. We were taking my car to
>> a meeting. He didn't buckle his seat belt. I told him I could not start
>> the car because I wouldn't operate it if all passengers weren't buckled
>> up. He grumbled at me, but I insisted. He was not happy with my demand
>> and sulked about it all day.
>
> Hi Janet,
>
> I don't drive unless my passenger is buckled up. I have an idea that
> *I* can get a ticket if they're not.
>
> I also disabled the passenger air bag when I got the truck so I feel
> they need to be belted.
>
> Hunter


Front seat passengers need to be belted when the air bag is working
properly. Modern shoulder/lap belts protect from much more than just
frontal impacts.

John

Hunter wrote:

> On Sun, 15 Apr 2007 13:36:54 -0700, wwemu1@mungedhughes.net wrote:
>
>
>>As with everything else, it varies with the state you are in. In many
>>states, both the driver AND the passenger can get ticketed if the
>>passenger is not wearing a seat belt - the driver for not being belted
>>and the driver for allowing it. >
>
>
> Hi George,
>
> That's what I was referring to. I always wear mine, and I tell my
> passengers to buckle up.
>
>>Back in 1965, before seat belts usage was mandatory, I was involved in
>>an accident where I am convinced the seat belt saved my life. Been
>>using them ever since.>
>
>
> I've been using them that long too.... I feel nekkid without mine.
>
> Hunter
>
The only place I don't wear mine is in an rv park.
Hugh