The charge for not wearing a seat belt is $15, and the fine for not fastening a kid is $25, but don't let these modest fees deceive you—a seat belt-less automobile accident is considerably more expensive. The state requires that all children under 16 years old be seated in an appropriate child restraint system. Failure to do so can result in a ticket even if your child is over the age requirement. In addition to the ticket price, there are other costs associated with this violation. For example, there is a $10 annual fee for each restraint used. This includes tethers for dogs who have not yet reached their full adult size. If you or someone you know has been issued a seat belt citation, call an experienced Georgia traffic law attorney immediately to discuss your case in detail. Such cases typically involve more than just a single ticket, but rather several violations within a single incident. It is important that you take action as soon as possible after being given a ticket in order to avoid further problems with the police department and/or courts. An attorney can help you fight your ticket in court and may be able to get charges reduced or dismissed altogether. He or she can also help you reduce the amount of the fee if you cannot pay the entire ticket at once.