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Who is required by law to wear a seat belt while in a moving vehicle?

In Washington State, all occupants of a moving vehicle are required by law to use properly fastened seat belts. According to the Occupant Protection Law, police officers may stop and cite drivers or passengers if they are not using their seat belts. If a passenger who is under the age of 16 is not wearing a seat belt, the driver will be fined.