You know what i mean? B/c mine hurts my neck but i always just tuck it under my left arm. If i get pulled over will they ticket me for "inappropriate seatbelt wearing" or some crap like that?
2007-09-19 09:08:20 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
As a retired Police Officer I can promise you that you WILL get a ticket unless your seat-belt is worn properly. Tucking it under your arm defeats the whole purpose of wearing one in the first place. I suggest you get one of those lambs wool padded shoulder harness covers from your local car parts store and once installed, it won't rub your neck anymore. It will save you from having to pay an even bigger fine and a trip to traffic court...
2007-09-19 09:20:31 · answer #1 · answered by JD 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I'm guessing you're "vertically challenged", right?
Most cars nowadays have adjustable seat belt height that will usually fix this for you, but if not, here's what to do: check the link below. It's for a seat belt adjuster with which you can alter the angle of the shoulder strap so it doesn't rub your neck, but still gives you proper protection in the event of an accident.
Don't drive with the belt under your arm, that's dangerous and doesn't meet your legal obligation, I wouldn't think.
http://www.mypreciouskid.com/seat-belt-adjuster.html
Good luck!
2007-09-19 17:58:19 · answer #2 · answered by PMack 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Seatbelts are designed to be used in a specific manner to be effective. The physical forces exerted against your body during a collision can be many times your body weight, not wearing the shoulder belt as designed could render them ineffective and could do you more harm than good.
2007-09-19 18:25:49 · answer #3 · answered by Scott H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's illegal in all states that have a seatbelt law. You must wear your safety belt "properly" which means over the shoulder. Otherwise you are violating the seatbelt law and subject to fine.
You might look into one of those velcro covers to keep the belt from rubbing your neck.
2007-09-19 16:14:13 · answer #4 · answered by greatgazoo33 1 · 2⤊ 2⤋
u will regret not having the belt on the right way if something happens and u get into a wreck. even a wreck at 35 mph will generate a hell of alot of force at impact. think u'll need to find this out for urself tho. i doubt u'll listen anyway...it's basically like no belt on at all.
2007-09-19 20:16:33 · answer #5 · answered by forktail_devil 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More likely than not, you will be ticketed if caught. The police have heard all the reasons people don't wear them or have them improperly secured. Should you be in an accident, you will also get ticketed even if it isn't your fault.
2007-09-19 16:19:02 · answer #6 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AS an EMT, I will tell you that wearing your seatbelt that way will cause much more injuries to yourself and you will still hit the windshield.
Seat belts are designed to apply the force across your body on the strongest points. Doing it the way you are, you are putting yourself at risk of serious injury.
2007-09-19 16:14:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
they will give you a NO seat belt ticket..
no you don't get !/2 credit
2007-09-19 16:13:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
yes it is
2007-09-19 18:14:27 · answer #9 · answered by johnindbz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is !
2007-09-19 16:23:07 · answer #10 · answered by Kubaker1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋