Record number of motorists buckling up

MILFORD — Nearly 88 percent of motorists on Pennsylvania roads are making the often life-saving decision to obey the law and buckle up, according to PennDOT. The 2009 seat belt use rate for Pennsylvania reached a record of 87.9 percent, an increase from the previous high of 86.7 percent reported in . PennDOT reminds motorists that under Pennsylvania law, all front seat passengers are required to buckle up. Failure to comply with the seat belt law can result in a penalty of $60, including the fine and other costs. For more highway safety information, visit www.DriveSafePA.org.