Can police pull you over in California for not wearing a seat belt? See state safety rulesCalifornia mandates all drivers and passengers wear seat belts, with specific regulations for children under 8.Police can pull you over if you or your passengers are not wearing seat belts.
San Jose: Passenger killed in suspected DUI crash on Highway 101A suspected drunken driving crash on Highway 101 led to a passenger's death and the arrest of the driver.Seat belt usage is critical, as non-compliance contributed to the seriousness of injuries in the crash.