These two requirements, when viewed together, often leave glaring gaps in protection. These age and seating position gaps must be closed. In some states, occupants are not required to be secured in vans and light trucks, and in some cases, they are not required to be secured if the vehicle is registered in another state. Seat belt use laws should apply to all passenger vehicle types vans, light trucks, and cars in the state which they are traveling. Penalties Fines for seat belt violations should be significant enough to deter noncompliance with the law.
Penalty points is another way to deter noncompliance.
In general, as the severity of the penalty increases, so will compliance.