Seatbelt Tickets Fines and Court Cost Taxing Drivers

In Criminal, Traffic by GWAO

The short version

The cost of a seatbelt ticket:  $135.50 court costs plus $25.50 = $161.00. Yes, $161 bucks.  The court costs and fines for a seatbelt violation have actually not changed for many years; it bares a mention because along with texting while driving, changes in costs, fines, or consequences are imminent, as the government attempts to raise revenue without raising taxes.

Chad D. Garrett
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Chad D. Garrett

Criminal Defense, DWI and Traffic Law

Chad practices criminal defense, DWI and traffic law in Guilford County and across North Carolina. He is the author of ABC's of Traffic Law, ABC's of DWI and DWI Essentials.

  • Continuing Legal Education Instructor of the Year, North Carolina Bar Association
  • Former President, Greensboro Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
  • Board Member, Criminal Justice Section, North Carolina Bar Association
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