Ticket for wearing a seatbelt?

Question

Hey guys, I live in Conroe, Texas and got pulled over yesterday by a Conroe Police officer for wearing my seatbelt. He said I wasnt wearing it correctly. I explained, I had double-by pass last year and it still hurts when something sits accross my chest.

Any suggestions??

Answer 1

your unlucky aren't you

Answer 2

I'm sorry that the shoulder belt hurts when it is across your chest while you are driving but you need to wear your seatbelt correctly. I am positive that you would rather have a little bit of chest pain than getting ejected out of your car in an accident and probably dieing or suffering major bodily injury. The cop was doing the right thing by pulling you over and informing you of this and was looking out for your safety.

Answer 3

Typically in most states, drivers and passengers are not required to wear seatbelts when they have in their possession a written statement from a licensed physician stating that they are unable to wear a seatbelt for medical reasons. The certification of exemption for medical reasons must be issued on the physician's letterhead stationery and include the patient's name, date of birth and address, the date the exemption was issued, a clear statement of medical exemption from seatbelt use and the doctor's signature. Generally, physicians are very selective in granting medical exemptions.

I would talk to the judge and let him/her know that you have this medical reason. And in the meantime, see what you can do - legally - to make your seatbelt situation more comfortable.

Good luck!

Answer 4

You can get sheepskin tubes that fit over the seatbelt to pad it. Unfortunately, there is a seatbelt push on & cops really don't want to hear all the excuses. Besides, a little discomfort is better than being ejected and totally crushed in a car accident. But look into the sheepskin...it really works nicely.

Answer 5

I wouldn't think any points because you were not actually driving.You would have had a ticket regardless of your having or not having a licence. Check the Ontario Highway Traffic Act on line.

Answer 6

If you had a accident while wearing it, what would you say to St. Peter at the Pearly Gates? (let's just "assume" you're a Christian for the moment)

St. Peter: "So what brought you here?"
You: "I wasn't wearing my seatbelt correctly and got into an accident, and next thing I know, I'm up here."
St. Peter: "So it's preventable?"
You: "Uh, yes, but I just had surgery, and it hurts if the belt goes across my chest..."
St. Peter: "So you decided to trade that temporary pain for the chance to be up here?"
You: "..."

You *may* be able to get a reduced fine out of it, but only if you promise you won't break the law again. And admit it... you *did* break the law. Unless you have a doctor's note that NOT using the seatbelt is a medical necessity, you won't get out of this ticket fully. And not even your doctor will do that.

Answer 7

There's another accessory that will snap onto the belt and relocate it lower (it looks like a flat holster) so it doesn't ride as high. It's also good for children and older people.

Answer 8

fight it in court under the ADA (the American's With Disability Act). tell the judge and bring a note. If they don't dsimiss the ticket, you should seek a lawyer to sue the county for discrimination against someone with a disability. Disability does not have to be long term. It simply has to exist.

Answer 9

Unfortunately the law does not provide for folks with medical conditions. Take it up with the judge. I would try and fight it. Be prepared not to win.

Answer 10

If you're still suffering from the consequences of bypass surgery,perhaps you shouldn't be driving. What were your Dr's instructions??

Answer 11

I suggest going to court and expaining it to the judge...and maybe to the doctor also, that shouldn't still hurt.