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You Need to Know These Important Seat Belt Laws

You Need To Know These Important Seat Belt Laws

Seat belt laws might seem inconvenient, but they exist to keep you and your family safe and secure while traveling the roads. When correctly used, safety restraints save over 90 percent of lives. Each state has its own set of seat belt safety laws, but all are designed to promote safe vehicle travel for everyone. Here’s a look at the laws surrounding seat belt safety, how they are enforced, and what it means for you.  Primary vs. Secondary Enforcement To understand how the laws surrounding seat belts are enforced across the United States, it’s essential to understand the

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Not Wearing a Seat Belt Can Affect Your Injury Settlement

Not Wearing a Seat Belt Can Affect Your Injury Settlement

Did you know that if you’re in a car accident and found guilty of not wearing a seatbelt, it can affect your injury settlement? Not only is a seat belt a necessary safety step, but in the state of Utah, it’s a requirement by law to buckle up. Take a closer look at Utah seat belt laws and how insurance companies can use failure to wear a seat belt against you in a lawsuit. Utah State Law According to the Utah Department of Public Safety, the “Click It or Ticket” law is as follows: “law enforcement can stop

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Seat Belt Laws in Utah

Seat Belt Laws in Utah

Wearing a seat belt is an absolute necessity when operating or riding in a motor vehicle. This is why there are several seat belt laws in Utah.  The Utah Department of Public Safety states that “seat belts are the most effective safety device for preventing death or injury.” When driving, it is important to understand Utah’s laws about wearing a seat belt to ensure the safety of the driver and passengers. All Passengers Must Wear a Seat Belt According to the Motor Vehicle Safety Belt Usage Act, all passengers in a vehicle must wear a seat belt that

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