Seat belt laws...
Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by DC CAB, Jul 7, 2007.
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Because not wearing a seatbelt is a good decision:
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There are lot's of good reasons for wearing seat belts. But for those who choose to ignore all of those, here's one more: Seat belt tickets here are about $200 a pop.
And yes, wearing a seat belt in a CMV is a federal law.
§ 392.16 Use of seat belts.
(a) Drivers. No driver shall operate a commercial motor vehicle, and a motor carrier shall not require or permit a driver to operate a commercial motor vehicle, that has a seat belt assembly installed at the driver's seat unless the driver is properly restrained by the seat belt assembly.
(b) Passengers. No driver shall operate a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle, and a motor carrier shall not require or permit a driver to operate a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle, that has seat belt assemblies installed at the seats for other occupants of the vehicle unless all other occupants are properly restrained by such seat belt assemblies.
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