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How much is a seat belt ticket in Michigan?

I got a ticket for not wearing a seat belt today, but I’m not sure how much the fine will be. How much does a seat belt ticket cost in Michigan?

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Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
A seatbelt ticket is $65 in
Michigan
. This includes $25 for court costs and a civil fine, plus another $40 for justice system assessment.
Unlike many other states, Michigan also considers a seat belt violation to be a primary offense, meaning that the police can pull you over and ticket you just for failing to wear a seat belt. If you or any of your passengers fail to properly secure your seat belt, you run the risk of a traffic stop.
Luckily, a seat belt ticket doesn’t add points to your driver’s license, meaning this kind of infraction probably won't affect your
car insurance
rates, unless you're ticketed in conjunction with another violation.
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