What’s the word on the street in Lehigh?

By Staff | Jul 20, 2009

David Lane

If you’re stopped by the police now for not wearing a safety seat-belt, you can be fined $94. What do you think of the new law and fine?

Felicia Rutterbush

Lehigh Acres

“I think the fine is way too low. The offense should be treated like a DUI charge because not wearing you seat belts in your vehicle is very dangerous to yourself and other driver.”

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Felicia Rutterbush

Phyllis Hahn

Alva

“I like the new law that allows police to stop people who are not wearing their seat belts. It’s long overdue. I see people driving who don’t buckle up and especially a lot with children in the car not wearing their seat belts.”

Stephanie Vreeland

“I think it’s good. You should always wear your seat belt. I know because I’ve in in some serious accidents and they saved my life. The fine is fair.”

Phyllis Hahn

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Robert Brumley

Fort Myers

“Well, the county is making a lot of money when they stop people and charge them a $94 fine, but I wear my seat belts all the time. It’s become a habit.”

David Lane

Robert Brumley

“The bottom line is that it is a person’s responsibility as an individual as to wearing seat belts. I don’t like the government mandating what should be a personal choice. That’s a steep fine to pay, too.”