Oldtimer said:Steve said:Historically the congress seldom makes rules on the direct issue- usually skirting around it to give their rules/opinions
I guess I wasn't clear enough...
(Encyclopedia of Everyday Law)Legislation
Federal
There is no federal seat belt law; such laws are left to the individual states
Check the laws/rules requiring the automakers to install seat belts in every vehicle made (with some exemptions-ex bus's)-- even with specifications the seat belts and their installation have to meet..... FEDERAL MANDATE
While there is no law requiring states to pass seat belt laws- they did withhold federal highway funds from any state that didn't meet the Federal minimum requirements... I remember it well- as Montana was one of the states that opposed a seat belt law- but with the lack of population and huge amount of highways finally had to acquiesce... Mandate ?
Not much different than if you can afford it you have to buy health insurance or in the alternative pay a fine/tax if you don't....
BIG difference oldtimer!!!!!!!!! The FED government is not fining you for not using your seat belt, That is by state, and varies in amount :roll: :roll: :roll:
The feds held up ""STRONG ARMED" states in to passing seat belt laws, and you admit SCOTUS never ruled on the constitutionality of the law