Seat belt laws are a crucial aspect of road safety, designed to protect drivers and passengers by minimizing the risk of injury or death in an accident. However, these laws vary significantly across U ...

Currently, Ohio officers cannot pull drivers over solely for not wearing a seat belt.

Under the current law, Ohio drivers can get a ticket if they aren't buckled up, but only if they get pulled over for something else first.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — It only takes a few seconds to buckle up — a decision that can mean the difference between life and death. For Brock Dietrich, those seconds are a painful reminder of what might have ...

In his final State of the State speech, Gov. Mike DeWine called for legislation on artificial intelligence and seat belts in Ohio.

Defendants in a motor-vehicle case may raise the issue of an injured driver or passenger exacerbating his or her injury by not wearing a seat belt. This is known as the "seat belt defense." When ...

BROWN COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) – “It’s a simple click, don’t risk it.” Local law enforcement in Brown County has announced an upcoming seat belt task force deployment throughout the county. According to ...