Seat belt laws vary widely throughout the 50 states and the District of Columbia. While New Hampshire is alone in not requiring belt use in the front seat, it is one of 16 states that don’t require ...

Currently, Ohio officers cannot pull drivers over solely for not wearing a seat belt.

Seat belt laws are a crucial aspect of road safety, designed to protect drivers and passengers by minimizing the risk of injury or death in an accident. However, these laws vary significantly across U ...

In his final State of the State speech, Gov. Mike DeWine called for legislation on artificial intelligence and seat belts in Ohio.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — It only takes a few seconds to buckle up — a decision that can mean the difference between life and death. For Brock Dietrich, those seconds are a painful reminder of what might have ...

Defendants in a motor-vehicle case may raise the issue of an injured driver or passenger exacerbating his or her injury by not wearing a seat belt. This is known as the "seat belt defense." When ...