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How much is a seatbelt ticket in California?

I’m about to move and I know that California laws can be a little bit different from other states. Are seatbelt tickets more expensive in California?

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Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
For the first offense in
California
, you’ll pay around $162 for a
seat belt ticket
, and the fines increase with any subsequent violations.
And if a child under 16 is found without a seatbelt in your vehicle, the ticket will cost you a whopping $490.
No matter what state you’re in, it’s important to wear your seatbelt to save money and save lives.
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