Safety belts saved an estimated 818 lives in Florida last year.
But a safety belt can’t save a single life if it’s not used.

Safety belts reduce the risk of fatal injuries:

• 60% for pickup truck, SUV and minivan occupants
• 45% for front-seat passenger car occupants

When driving or riding in your vehicle, don’t just “click it” to avoid a ticket... Click It For Life

• 1,795 occupants of passenger cars, pickup trucks, vans and SUVs were killed
  in motor vehicle crashes in 2008.
• 60% (1,085) of the people killed were NOT wearing safety belts.
• 68% (54 of 79) of children ages 0 to 17 years old killed were NOT using safety
  equipment.

• When worn correctly, safety belts reduce the risk of fatal injury by 45 % for
  front-seat passenger car occupants
• Safety belts reduce the risk of fatal injury by 60% for pickup truck, SUV
  and minivan occupants.

• 818: Estimated number of passenger vehicle occupant lives safety belts saved in Florida (ages 5 and older, 2008).

• 85.2%: Combined overall belt use rate for drivers and passengers in Florida (2009).

Florida has a primary safety belt law so drivers can be ticketed for not wearing a seat belt even without committing any other traffic offense.

• $30: Florida’s state safety belt fine
• Up to $200: Amount counties can add for their own fines and court fees

Child Restraint Required	Adult Safety Belt Permissible	Maximum Fine 1st Offense
Ages 3 and under	Beginning at ages 4 to 5 depending on size of child	$60 + points

Type of Law	Age	What Seat?	Maximum Fine 1st Offense
Primary	6-17	All	$30*
	18+	Front

* This amount does not include court fees, which vary by county.