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Seat Belts

21 Del. C. § 4802 — the driver and every occupant 16 or older, a $25 civil penalty, and no points

The driver wears a properly adjusted and fastened seat belt, and secures every occupant of the passenger compartment who is 16 years of age or older in one.

  • 21 Del. C. § 4802
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  • On its own, a violation is a civil penalty of $25, and several unbelted people in one vehicle count as a single violation.
  • No points are assessed, and nothing is entered on the driving record.
  • Alongside another traffic offense, it adds an assessment and counts as an aggravating circumstance at sentencing.
  • 21 Del. C. § 4802

Children under 16 are under the car seat rules. A particular ticket is a question for a licensed Delaware attorney.

  • 21 Del. C. § 4802
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  1. 21 Del. C. § 4802 — Driver requirements; exceptions; sales requirements; working condition of system

Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Delaware attorney.

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