Seat Belt Ticket in NYC, I need a defense

Question

I was about 50 feet from my house and I had just turned my ignition on. I was in the process of putting my seat belt on and the cop placed his lights on. Turns out he was right at my corner waiting for people, is there a good defense I can use in court? Please state any sources you use or any statutory laws that relate to this.

Answer 1

What can I say to get my seat belt ticket excused?

Answer 2

I have a similar situation. I was doing errands hoping in and out if the car.
Didn't realize I'd forgotten to buckle up again and got pulled over on a sting search. That day the cops were stopping cars and just looking for a reason to write a ticket.
May the truth is best. Yes the officer reminding me I had neglected to buckle up so I thanked them but got the ticket anyway. I'm hoping the truth and my driving history will get me a pardon on the ticket.