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New York Holding 2-Week Crackdown On Seat Belt Use

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Buckle up, New York!

With a holiday weekend approaching, New York is cracking down on drivers and passengers who don't strap in.

State and local police are holding a two-week crackdown on seat belts starting Monday and running through June 3.

1010 WINS' Terry Sheridan reports

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State law requires all passengers in the front seat to buckle up. Children under the age of 16 must also wear a seat belt regardless of what seat they're in. All children under 8-years-old must be restrained in an appropriate child restraint system.

"The small number of people not using the seat belt are also in general high-risk drivers," Richard Simon with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. "They're the ones more prone to drive drunk, driver aggressively and speed."

WCBS 880's Paul Murnane reports

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Front seat passengers who are 16 and older may be fined up to $50 for not wearing their seat belt.

Drivers can be fined up to $100 for each passenger under the age of 16 not wearing a seat belt and get points on their license.

The crackdown is part of the national "Click It Or Ticket" campaign. New Jersey police will also be participating.

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