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NY State Police Cracking Down on Drivers and Passengers Who Do Not Wear Seatbelts

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ALBANY, N.Y. -

Governor Cuomo announces "Buckle Up New York" Enforcement campaign Monday.

A press release says the campaign will last 14 days and is aimed to crack down on drivers and their passengers who do not wear seatbelts.

"The evidence is clear - seatbelts save lives," Governor Cuomo said. "New York State has a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to enforcing this life-saving rule. It only takes a few seconds to fasten a seatbelt or to secure a child's safety seat, and this campaign encourages all New Yorkers to take a moment to buckle up and save a life."

Front seat passengers 16 and older may be fined up to $50 if they do not wear their seatbelt. Drivers may be fined up to $100 for each passenger under the age of 16 who is not properly restrained in their vehicles. The driver will also receive three violation points on his or her Department of Motor Vehicles record.

The campaign starts May 21 and continues through Sunday, June 3.

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