Why are school buses and commercial buses exempt from the Safety Belt law?

School buses and commercial buses are not required by Federal law to have safety belts because they are manufactured under a greater structural standard than passenger cars, making them stronger and much less prone to rollovers. In addition, compartmentalized seating provides enhanced protection inside the vehicle.

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1. What are the basic requirements of the safety belt law?
2. What vehicles are covered by the law?
3. Why are school buses and commercial buses exempt from the Safety Belt law?
4. What are the penalties for a violation of the Safety Belt Law?
5. Is the Oklahoma Safety Belt Law a primary law or a secondary law?
6. Are there medical exemptions and how do I get one?
7. If a passenger isn't buckled up, who gets the ticket?
8. How does the Mandatory Child Restraint Law differ from the Safety Belt Law?
9. My car doesn't have safety belts. Do I have to install them?
10. I’m too large for my safety belt to fit around me. What should I do?
11. Does the Safety Belt Law apply to employer owned vehicles?
12. Now that I’m pregnant, should I still wear my safety belt?
13. Can’t safety belts actually cause injuries?