(A) Every operator and front seat passenger of a motor vehicle or a passenger vehicle operated within the Town, or in any other area over which the Town is authorized to exercise jurisdiction, shall wear a properly adjusted and fastened safety seat belt system, required to be installed in the motor vehicle when manufactured pursuant to 49 C.F.R., § 571.208.
(B) For the purposes of this section, "passenger vehicle" shall mean a Class D motor vehicle, as defined in 47 O.S. § 1-107.4, but shall not include trucks, truck-tractors, recreational vehicles, motorcycles, motorized bicycles, or a vehicle used primarily for farm use which is registered and licensed pursuant to the provisions 47 O.S. § 1134.
(C) This section shall not apply to an operator or passenger of a passenger car in which the operator or passenger possesses a written verification from a physician licensed in the state that he is unable to wear a safety belt system for medical reasons. The issuance of such verification by a physician, in good faith, shall not give rise to, nor shall such physician thereby incur any liability whatsoever in damages or otherwise to any person injured by reason of such failure to wear a safety seat belt system.
(D) This section shall not apply to an operator of a motor vehicle who is a route carrier of the U.S. Postal Service.
(Prior Code, § 6-5-3) (Ord. 03142024-6, 3-14-2024) Penalty, see § 72.99