HJZ

Can anyone tell me if there are any points applied for violation of Section 1229-c? I got my ticket back and the fine is $100, the violation item is listed as "Seat belt violation" on the schedule of fines that they sent me. TIA

-John

Evil G

Send a Pm to defender.... he's the man!

turbo_pwr

Yes Seat Belt Violation is 2 points if I remember right.

s2ko

Is a seat belt violation considered a moving violation? I'm from NJ and got stopped in NY for speeding, 83 in a 55, and the trooper automatically instead of writing me up for speeding wrote the ticket up as a seat belt violation even though I was wearing a seat belt. Six months later after pleading guilty the fine just now showed up. Is it going to be reported to NJ? I'm sure my insurance company will find out about it and increase my rates.

turbo_pwr

Logically you would think that a seat belt is a moving violation. If the car is parked and you don't have your seat belt on how can he give you a ticket?

BTW, I guess there are no points attached to it but it is still considered a violation. http://www.troopers.state.ny.us/Publicatio...fs/pointscd.pdf

Speeding (MPH over posted limit)/Points
1 to 10 3
11 to 20 4
21 to 30 6
31 to 40 8
over 40 11
Reckless driving 5
Failure to stop for school bus 5
Following too closely (tailgating) 4
Inadequate brakes 4
Failing to yield right-of-way 3
Disobeying traffic control signal, stop sign or yield sign 3
Railroad crossing violation 3
Improper passing or lane use 3
Leaving scene of an incident involving property damage or animal 3
Child safety restraint violation 3
Failing to wear seat belt - adult 0
Any other moving violation
2

turbo_pwr

It definetly showed up on my insurance

turbo_pwr

BTW the fine is $100? I'm pretty sure it's only suppose to be $50 plus a $20 surcharge.

NFRs2000NYC

Although I am not arguing with anyone...

I remember 2 cops telling me that seatbelts are no points (dont know if I believe them)...and friends getting 2 of them, and got no points.

Although Dan, you are right, you cant really get a seatbelt ticket while parked, I dont think it is considered a "moving" violation. I have to go to the DMV tomorrow to postpone my courtdate, so I will find out for you John.

HJZ

Thanks for the responses guys. I still got some time before I send the ticket back in. Come on dave, come through with the DMV.

turbo_pwr

Dave it's no points, I found the listing on the state website that's why I listed it in a later post. But it is considered a moving violation I think, because it did show up on my insurance this year.