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\u00a0A moving violation is an offense committed when the vehicle is in motion. Like any other traffic violation, this could also become a black mark on your driving record and affect your insurance premium. However, in some states of the US, a seatbelt ticket can be exempt from being a moving violation.<\/div>\n
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This can vary, as the laws of each state are different. In states like Arizona, Missouri,<\/strong> and Ohio<\/strong>, for example, a seatbelt ticket isn\u2019t considered a moving violation. In these states, driving without a seatbelt is a secondary violation where a law enforcement officer can only stop and ticket a driver for a seatbelt violation if the driver has committed another primary violation like speeding or running a stop sign.<\/div>\n
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In states like Alabama, Alaska,<\/strong> and Connecticut<\/strong>, on the other hand, a seatbelt ticket is considered a moving violation. It is also important to note that in these states, driving without a seatbelt is considered a primary violation. This allows law enforcement officers to stop and ticket drivers solely for not wearing a seatbelt.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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