Washington State Seatbelt Tickets




Under Washington law, failure to wear a seatbelt is a primary offense. This means a law enforcement officer may stop a vehicle if the driver or an occupant is not wearing a seatbelt.

Drivers and Passengers Sixteen Years and Older
Failure to wear seatbelt infractions are not limited to drivers alone. Any driver or passenger who is sixteen years of age or older may be issued a failure to wear seatbelt infraction. Any person who is issued an infraction will be responsible for the fine.