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Is a seatbelt ticket a moving violation in California?

I wear my seatbelt religiously—but I’ve always wondered what the punishment is in California if you don’t. Is it a moving violation?

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Olivia Rose · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
That’s a really great question—and one we should all know the answer to in our home states!
A seatbelt ticket is a moving violation in California. That means a violation will add one point to your driving record which will last for three years.
Moving violations are violations that have to do with how safe you are as a driver. Other moving violation examples are speeding tickets and red light tickets.
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