Cars without seatbelts, car seats given 2-week grace period

Thu, Dec 9th 2010, 02:54 AM

Those motorists whose cars are not equipped with seatbelts and car seats for young children will have a two-week grace period before heavy fines are levied on them for violation of the seatbelt law, which police intend to begin enforcing.
However, police warned yesterday that those motorists who have belts already in their vehicles can still face fines up to $500 if they are not used before the grace period expires on December 27.
"Over the next several weeks we will be vigilant, ensuring that motorists and passengers adhere to this law,"?said Assistant Superintendent?Dennis Sturrup of the Traffic Division. "As of Monday we will have police officers throughout New Providence en ...

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