In 1984, then-Governor Mario Cuomo signed a law that made New York the first state in the United States to introduce mandatory seat belt law. However, this law only required the driver and passenger to wear seat belts in a motor vehicle. Rear passengers did not need to wear seat belts. As a driver, you are responsible for wearing your seat belt and ensuring that there are exceptions to seat belt use. There is no legal obligation to wear a seat belt if you are: you must wear a seat belt if you are a driver or passenger with a disability, unless you do not need one for medical reasons. You may need to customize your vehicle. All rear passengers of a taxi (or vehicle rented through a limousine service such as Uber or Lyft) who are 16 years of age or older must also be handcuffed with a seat belt. All passengers in the front seat of a taxi or livery from the age of eight must also wear a seat belt. Talk to your doctor for more information and read "Medical Exemptions from Mandatory Seat Belts." Effective November 1, 2020, New York State will now require all passengers to fasten their seatbelts, regardless of where they are seated in the vehicle, including the driver and all passengers. If your passengers are not wearing seat belts, your vehicle may be stopped and your adult passengers may receive a ticket. If you are carrying a passenger under the age of 16 and is not accompanied by a parent or guardian and does not fasten their seat belt, you (the driver) may receive a ticket. Do you know the specific rules and laws that apply to the use of seat belts in registered vehicles and who is responsible for them? Please encourage passengers to buckle up in your vehicle at all times and wait until all passengers have fastened their seat belts until they begin their journey. TLC is also informing passengers of this new law and their responsibility to buckle up, and will soon provide stickers to all TLC vehicle licensees that notify passengers of the new law.

Please note that this is a New York State law that applies to all drivers in New York State. As a driver, you can get a £500 fine and three penalty points if you don`t put on your seat belt. If you transport a child under the age of 14 without proper restraint, you will be liable to a fine of £500 and three penalty points. You may be exempt from wearing a seat belt for medical reasons. In such circumstances, your doctor may issue a "seat belt exemption certificate" if they decide that it is not appropriate for you to wear a seat belt for medical reasons. This should be presented if the police ask you any questions about it. Please note that licensees can also meet this new requirement by installing their own signage. Licensees can comply with legal requirements by using their own signage in English, Spanish and Chinese. You can click on the link below to get a printable version of the seat belt sticker designed by TLC.

Printable seat belt sticker (PNG). New statewide legislation (S.4336/A.6163 or Buckle Up New York, Click It Or Ticket), passed by Governor Andrew Cuomo, now requires all passengers — including rear passengers over the age of 16 — to also wear seat belts. The law states that drivers and passengers aged 14 and over must wear seat belts in cars, vans and other commercial vehicles, where applicable. As a driver, you are responsible for ensuring that anyone under the age of 14 wears a seat belt or uses the correct child restraint system, as required by law. However, the exemption does not apply to passengers who are required to wear seat belts. Anyone over the age of 14 must wear a seat belt to avoid a crime. Governor Cuomo`s new seat belt law is a ". NationalWide Zero Tolerance Enforcement Efforts," coordinated by state police, local authorities, sheriff`s offices, and the Governor`s Transportation Safety Committee to increase the use of security restrictions in New York State.

If you have any questions about receiving a seat belt sticker, please email TLC in tlcexternalaffairs@tlc.nyc.gov or contact us via social media via Twitter, Facebook or Instagram. For passengers aged 14 and over, it is their responsibility to ensure that they wear a seat belt if it is available. As a passenger, you can be fined £500 for not wearing a seat belt and receive two penalty points. To ensure passengers are aware of New York State`s obligation to fasten their seat belts in TLC-registered vehicles, TLC offers an optional vehicle sticker with a seat belt requirement for passengers to all TLC vehicle licensees. The decals offer courses in three languages: English, Spanish and Chinese. These stickers must be applied by licensees to the interior window of the rear seat. Stickers are provided free of charge to licensees and are not intended for resale. The law states that you must use a seat belt if you are fit, unless you qualify for a medical exemption and have the certificate to prove it.

You need to know how to properly use a seat belt, child restraint system, car seat or booster seat. There are few exceptions when a seat belt is not required. Your doctor may say that you do not need to wear a seat belt for medical reasons. You will receive a "Certificate of Exemption from Mandatory Seat Belt Use". You must: You can also be fined if you have a broken seat belt, even if it is not used, if you are stopped by a police officer. You must wear a seat belt if you are pregnant, unless your doctor certifies that you are exempt for medical reasons. You will need to present your certificate if the police ask you to. Keep in mind that traveling without a seat belt is often a greater risk than wearing it in such circumstances, and wearing a seat belt safely will help you and your unborn child. Note, however, that unlike adults, it is the responsibility of the vehicle owner or driver with a driver`s license to ensure that children (persons under the age of 14) wear the appropriate restraint for their age and length.

New York Governor Andrew Coumo has signed a law requiring all occupants of motor vehicles over the age of 16 to wear seat belts, including anyone seated behind the driver and passenger. The law will come into force on November 1, 2020. If you are travelling in a minibus, you will need to wear a seat belt if it is fastened (or a child restraint system if available). You need to be very careful to adjust your seat belt. You`ll be safer and more comfortable if you wear this: Research has shown that children under the age of 12 are safer in the back seat of vehicles, away from active airbags. Learn about Ontario`s seat belt laws for drivers and passengers and the penalties you face. All drivers and occupants of motor vehicles in Ontario must wear a seat belt that is tightly fitted and securely fastened. If the back seat is not available, children can only sit in the front seat if: In a bus or coach, you should always wear a seat belt when attached.

If you are 14 years of age or older, the law states that you must wear a seat belt if you are fastened. Taxi and private car rental drivers are exempt from wearing seat belts in the following circumstances (Motor Vehicle (Seat Belt) Regulations 6, 1993): There is often uncertainty about the rules when children do not have the right restraint with them when taking a Hackney car or private rental vehicle. According to section 10 of the Motor Vehicle (Seat Belt) Regulations, 1993[1], an exception is made for Hackney transportation vehicles and private rental vehicles: In addition, seat belts are not required in the following vehicles: As a passenger, you must wear your seat belt even if you are travelling in a taxi or carpool vehicle. You will need to wear a seat belt if you are pregnant, unless your doctor tells you that you do not need one for medical reasons. You are more likely to survive an accident if you wear your seat belt properly. To do this: Regulatory defense lawyer, specializing in taxi law and private rental licenses, appeal and defense. "We have known for decades that seat belts save lives, and with this measure, we are further strengthening our laws and helping to prevent unnecessary tragedies. It was under my father`s leadership that New York became the first state in the country to pass a seat belt law, and the nation followed his example.

Now we are building on that legacy and helping to create a safer and stronger Empire State for all. Responsibility for ensuring that rules requiring children between the ages of three and 13 to use seat belts (or child restraints, if applicable) are applied to buses and coaches is under review. The appropriate child restraint system shall be used when the seat belt is worn. Must use the adult belt in a rear seat if the appropriate child restraint system is not available: As of November 1, 2021, New York State law requires all TLC drivers to affix the following notice in their vehicle: "Seat belts must be available for your use [...].