Are back seat riders required to wear seat belts?

Question

I know that seat belt laws are enforced greatly these days. But, is it mandatory that passengers riding in the back seat wear seat belts also?

Can the driver be punished in the same manner if they are in the back seat? Does this make a difference?

Thanks everyone in advance. : )

Answer 1

no,back seat passengers are not required to wear a seat belt, unless they are children under the age of 12. then you as the driver will be charged with child indangerment,if caught..i suggest that you insist that every passenger wear their belts to keep themselves as well as yourself safe. In major accidents the back seat passenger can kill or injure the front seat passengers.  

Answer 2

It depends on what state you live in, here if the backseat driver is under 16 they are required to wear a seat belt but if you're older than it is not.

Answer 3

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You can belt up in the back while I'm driving!! I said you can BELT UP!!!

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Answer 4

Doesn't matter what the law is.. EVERYONE should always wear a seatbelt.  

Answer 5

Not every state requires the rear passenger to WEAR the seat belts.  See this article on NJ governor.

http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2008/03...

Good luck....

Answer 6

Hi there, found you a link for uk seat belt laws.  

Answer 7

The laws can vary from State to State or Province to Province. In Canada, everyone must have a seatbelt on unless you have an official medical exemption.  The fine is the same for everyone "except" when a child is not restrained properly, the fine is "LOTS" (and so it should be).

Answer 8

This site is for all states............

http://www.ghsa.org/html/stateinfo/laws/...

Answer 9

yes

Answer 10

Simple answer, YES

Answer 11

The law in Australia states that the driver is responsible for the safety of all occupants, including that of wearing seat belts. If you are pulled over by the police and they are not, then not only do they get a fine, the driver also does.

So in short yes.

Answer 12

yeah they have to have seat belts on.

Answer 13

Yes in the UK it is the law, every passenger in a car must have their seat belt on. I dont pull off unless everyone includung myself is wearing one.