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Ask CityLab: Do I Really Need to Wear a Seat Belt Whenever I Ride in a Taxi?
There’s a lot of debate over that strap.
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So much for “click it or ticket.” In many places, cab drivers and riders are exempt from state laws about buckling up. For instance, New York City’s Taxi and Limousine Commission notes that both drivers and passengers get a pass: