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Is a seatbelt ticket a moving violation in Minnesota?
I got my license back after having it suspended, and I just got a seatbelt ticket. Is not wearing your seatbelt considered a moving violation in Minnesota?
Matt Nightingale · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
No—breaking the seatbelt law is considered a non-moving violation in Minnesota. That means that if you get ticketed for not wearing a seatbelt you will not have points added to your driving record—but you will face a $25 fine.
If you’re driving a vehicle in Minnesota, you are also responsible for ensuring that passengers 14 years of age or younger are wearing a seatbelt. If a person aged 14 or younger is found riding in your vehicle without a seatbelt, you will be ticketed. Passengers 15 years of age and older will be ticketed directly.
Note: While the fine for a seatbelt violation is only $25, additional administrative fees can push the total amount paid to over $100. Because a seat belt infraction is not considered a moving violation in Minnesota, a citation shouldn’t affect your
car insurance
premiums. It’s important to note, however, that you cannot use seatbelt use failure as evidence in a personal injury lawsuit. This means that if you cause an accident resulting in another person’s injury, you’ll be held responsible for their injuries regardless of seatbelt wearing status at the time of the accident.
To avoid paying for damages out of pocket, you’ll need sufficient coverage. Luckily,
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