Cc995
Yukon,#2UPDATE Employee
Thu, July 23, 2009
It is a proven fact seatbelts save lives, you should according to STATE law wear the lap and shoulder belt correctly any time you get into a moving vehicle. The Yukon Police Department (a department of 42 Sworn officers) does participate very actively in seat belt enforcement programs all year around (as does every other police department in the metro area). Police offiers have to protect people sometimes against themselves so consider the 20 dollar fine a small price for a head on collision where you could have been seriously injured. A Police Officers job in any Department is a thankless job. I can see you are upset by being stopped twice, however you were in violation of the STATE law both times. please be mad at yourself, however even though there is no need for your internet postings I hope your venting made you feel better. If the Yukon Officer who wrote you the citations makes you wear your seat belt correctly ALL of the time then he did a very great job and you should thank him. Happy Motoring
Steve
Bradenton,#3Consumer Suggestion
Tue, August 15, 2006
Tint your windows if you don't want to wear your seatbelt. Then they can't see you. Most seatbelts are adjustable, and the shoulder harness usually adjusts up and down for comfort. There really is no legitimate reason not to wear it. It is the law, and is not negotiable. Like it or not. Leaning forward is not a good idea while driving. a very bad decision. Very unsafe. If your back is in that bad shape, you shouldn't be driving. You should be seeking medical attention. You are lucky the fine there is only $20. It is $95 here. FYI...I have 3 damaged disks in my lower back, L-4,L-5,S-1. I know all about pain. And I wear my seatbelt. Yukon is a small town. So why would you give these guys a reason to pull you over? FYI..I lived in MWC. I am familiar with Yukon.