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[RedEsprit]

JWD,
In many states, the law reads as follows. I can't figure out the taxi cab issue but it is in many states. This would clearly exempt police although I think most religiously wear belts.

Massachussetts state law:

No person shall operate a private passenger motor vehicle or ride in a private passenger motor vehicle ... unless such person is wearing a safety belt ... this provision shall not apply to:

(e) anyone involved in the operation of taxis, liveries, tractors, trucks with gross weight of eighteen thousand pounds or over, buses, and passengers of authorized emergency vehicles.

I guess if you get technical about it, a taxi driver would be exempt even in his own car.

[jwd]

Originally Posted by RedEsprit

JWD,
In many states, the law reads as follows. I can't figure out the taxi cab issue but it is in many states. This would clearly exempt police although I think most religiously wear belts.

That's very interesting. In Washington State, there is no exemption. On top of that, the city I work for requires that ALL employees wear a seatbelt at all times the vehicle is in motion. How do I know, 30 years as a firefighter and the last 5 as a safety officer.

I might add that, if you are involved in an accident in a state that requires wearing a seatbelt and are injured, you will likely not recover any damages and possibly not be covered by insurance because you broke the law and contributed to your own injuries because of negligence.

Jim

[Ibr8k4vetts]

Originally Posted by jwd

I might add that, if you are involved in an accident in a state that requires wearing a seatbelt and are injured, you will likely not recover any damages and possibly not be covered by insurance because you broke the law and contributed to your own injuries because of negligence.

Jim

That is the way it should be...but this is Kalefornia!