Florida · Florida Statutes — Title XXIII, Motor Vehicles

Fla. Stat. (Motor Vehicles) § 316.614: Safety belt usage

Infraction

What this law says, in plain English

Florida law requires operators and passengers under 18 to wear safety belts while driving or riding in motor vehicles. Front-seat passengers 18+ must also wear safety belts when the vehicle is in motion.

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