Federal law requires commercial drivers to buckle up.
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In Montana, It's the Law
Primary Seat Belt Law in Montana?
Buckling up is the law in Montana however, law enforcement can only cite a driver for non use if the individual has been stopped for another traffic violation. Primary seat belt laws allow law enforcement officers to pull over drivers and ticket them for not wearing their seatbelts.
Seat Belt Fact Sheet
Occupant Protection Law Enforcement Presentation
Fatality Facts - Roadway and Environment
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No other traffic law change has the potential to save as many lives. In Montana, the passage of a primary seat belt law could save 20 to 30 lives each year.
Getting a Ticket Saved Her Life
Ignoring Montana's Seat Belt Law Costs Taxpayers Millions
Occupants who choose not to wear a seat belt are much more likely to be injured in a motor vehicle crash, and the health care costs of injury have a significant economic impact on both the state of Montana and its residents. We all pay the price.
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Annual Roadmap Of State Highway Safety Laws