5 point harness = no seat belt ticket?

[91CoupeMike]

I was told once by someone that you could get a ticket if you're wearing one going down the road?

This isn't a question of IF it's CAN they?

[2165 Turbo Rail]

why would you be able to get a ticket for have TOO MUCH seat belt?

[91CoupeMike]

Because making sense can be against the law.

Something about them not being installed by the factory and insurance liabilities.

[BajaBob]

I was told once by someone that you could get a ticket if you're wearing one going down the road?

This isn't a question of IF it's CAN they?

No idea if they can. Must of had a bad police officer though, I can't imagine any officer giving someone crap over extra safety.

[BajaBob]

Because making sense can be against the law.

Something about them not being installed by the factory and insurance liabilities.

State police can deem a vehicle unsafe and rip off your inspection sticker on the spot. But aren't most 5-point harnesses DOT approved?

[91CoupeMike]

I haven't ran into this problem, but I was wondering because once I get a cage, it'll have safety harness as well.

[91CoupeMike]

State police can deem a vehicle unsafe and rip off your inspection sticker on the spot. But aren't most 5-point harnesses DOT approved?

I had a city cop threaten me to do that because my speedometer wasn't working. He said "due to faulty equipment I can take off your inspection sticker" but he let me go with a warning. 33 in a 30. That was years ago, 2007 lol

[Baron Von Crowder]

I had a friend get a seat belt ticket with them on. It was dismissed in court for two reasons, one was that his car only came with lap belts ( it was a classic ) and two because the oficer noted that he was wearing the "race harness".

Bottom line, you can get a ticket for it, and have to deal with it in court. Its bullshit that the state requires us to wear a seat belt, but I have the option of riding my motorcycle without a helmet.

[BajaBob]

I had a city cop threaten me to do that because my speedometer wasn't working. He said "due to faulty equipment I can take off your inspection sticker" but he let me go with a warning. 33 in a 30. That was years ago, 2007 lol

He would have had to hail a state trooper. But most state troopers IMO wouldn't bother for such a mild infraction... unless you were in a school zone. Police officers take that seriously.

[91CoupeMike]

I think it's crappy for it to be a ticketable offense. They are made to keep you safe in situations a 3 point can't come close to. It can save your life at 200mph and most have a quick cam lock for GTFO if something happens.

What prompts this thread is Denton was pressing click it or ticket hard today. 2 cops standing by a intersection with 4 cruisers pulling people over at the standing officers demands. They were getting them 4 at a time for ~2 hours this morning. They earned thier bread this morning. Ching! $250.. Ching $250..

[91CoupeMike]

He would have had to hail a state trooper. But most state troopers IMO wouldn't bother for such a mild infraction... unless you were in a school zone. Police officers take that seriously.

It was 10pm on a side street, and I agree I think it was him just blowing smoke. School zones are no joke, I idle through those. Fuck a bunch of that shit.

[4eyedwillie]

I had a city cop threaten me to do that because my speedometer wasn't working. He said "due to faulty equipment I can take off your inspection sticker" but he let me go with a warning. 33 in a 30. That was years ago, 2007 lol

Per the Inspection manual you just have to inspect for presence of seatbelts. It doesn't say a thing about factory or aftermarket.
Also you don't have to inspect for a speedometer. The cop was talking out his ass.

[BajaBob]

It was 10pm on a side street, and I agree I think it was him just blowing smoke. School zones are no joke, I idle through those. Fuck a bunch of that shit.

I had to clear a ticket at the local courthouse once, and the man in line ahead of me was asking the clerk at the counter, I kid you not, what he should do for a citation he received for drunk driving and speeding in an active school zone.

The clerks jaw dropped, "I can not provide legal advice, you need a lawyer".

There is a reason some police officers are mean. They have to deal with people like that.

[SamTex]

You ever try to look back in a harness? Sure you have a few mirrors, but on the street I'd rather turn my head and look, which usually involves a whole shoulder coming off the seat. Not happening in a harness. Not safe for daily use IMO.

[91CoupeMike]

You ever try to look back in a harness? Sure you have a few mirrors, but on the street I'd rather turn my head and look, which usually involves a whole shoulder coming off the seat. Not happening in a harness. Not safe for daily use IMO.

Road racing they do pretty good,