Drivers will be held responsible and fined for passengers in the front seat, age 15 and younger, who are not wearing seat belts. Passengers age 16 and older can be fined individually for not wearing seat belts. All children under 6 years of age must be properly restrained while riding in any car, pick-up truck or van on Florida's roads, no matter where they are sitting in the vehicle. Children age 3 and younger must be secured in federally approved child restraint seats. For children ages 4 through 5 years, a separate carrier, an integrated child safety seat, or a safety belt may be used.
Drivers are responsible for buckling up the child.
All business and professional offices need an occupational license to operate in the county. Licenses are issued annually and may be obtained from the County Tax Collector's office, 355-2272. Municipalities also require occupational licenses. Call your local city hall. For information, call 274-1400.