California’s seat belt law mandates that drivers and passengers must wear seat belts while a vehicle is in motion. In the event that you neglect to fasten your seat belt and sustain injuries during an accident, there’s still a possibility of receiving compensation from the party responsible for the incident. It’s important to note, though, that due to California’s comparative fault principle, the compensation you receive will be diminished based on the percentage of fault assigned to you. Additionally, law enforcement at the accident scene might issue you a citation for failing to adhere to the seat belt requirement.