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bowler93 All-Star Author Pennsylvania Posts:724 Points:460,950 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Aug 11, 2011 3:03:30 PM Ignore bowler93 Report Abuse I usually (but not always) wear my seat belt, and I usually start the engine, then put my seat belt on. Sometimes I will forget and put in on at the next stop sign.

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I usually (but not always) wear my seat belt, and I usually start the engine, then put my seat belt on. Sometimes I will forget and put in on at the next stop sign.

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mileena202 Champion Author Oakland Posts:2,578 Points:522,810 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Apr 12, 2012 2:20:21 AM Ignore mileena202 Report Abuse If you buckle up after putting the key in the ignition, and you're on public property, you are guilty of a traffic infraction of failing to wear a seatbelt while operating a vehicle.
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wamster Champion Author Houston Posts:4,255 Points:694,930 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Apr 11, 2012 2:05:45 AM Ignore wamster Report Abuse At home I start my truck, then put my seatbelt on. When away, I put my belt on, then start my truck up.
PaylessKY Champion Author Kentucky Posts:8,722 Points:1,581,450 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Apr 11, 2012 12:19:38 AM Ignore PaylessKY Report Abuse I put my seat belt on before I start the car.
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tacomaheart Rookie Author California Posts:17 Points:450 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Apr 7, 2012 2:49:15 PM Ignore tacomaheart Report Abuse I had a habit of putting on my seatbelt after i start my engine. It should be the other way around.
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jimmy544 Champion Author Boston Posts:4,112 Points:653,855 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Apr 6, 2012 2:02:16 PM Ignore jimmy544 Report Abuse Since my wife is so slow about buckling up. I usually buckle up and start the car. It usually takes her a minute or so to buckle up and then we go.
BartandLisa Champion Author Newfoundland Posts:2,145 Points:419,400 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Apr 6, 2012 11:01:49 AM Ignore BartandLisa Report Abuse Start first, buckle after - before releasing the clutch.
Bushmaster Champion Author Ontario Posts:3,430 Points:955,370 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Apr 6, 2012 10:57:48 AM Ignore Bushmaster Report Abuse sometimes before and sometimes after
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BT1288 Champion Author Lincoln Posts:22,102 Points:1,423,385 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Apr 6, 2012 8:56:11 AM Ignore BT1288 Report Abuse At the same time.
contiki Champion Author Ontario Posts:8,458 Points:565,715 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Apr 6, 2012 7:48:39 AM Ignore contiki Report Abuse It changes on different occasions......sometimes one way and than another times, the other way.............
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ratboy1968 Champion Author Montreal Posts:2,617 Points:549,025 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 8:33:29 AM Ignore ratboy1968 Report Abuse belt on, then engine engaged.
kevrob1972 Champion Author Maine Posts:1,004 Points:614,725 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 8:23:31 AM Ignore kevrob1972 Report Abuse After.
KentuckyWildcat Champion Author Maryland Posts:9,212 Points:2,195,355 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 7:36:09 AM Ignore KentuckyWildcat Report Abuse After....in case the SUV blows up, I'll have an unrestricted escape route.
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wamster Champion Author Houston Posts:4,255 Points:694,930 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2012 5:50:22 AM Ignore wamster Report Abuse It varies, but I usually put my seat belt on first.
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klownacide Sophomore Author San Diego Posts:187 Points:190,385 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Jan 30, 2012 2:51:12 PM Ignore klownacide Report Abuse After I start the engine. Even though CA has a new law that requires you do so before.
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Sneakers55 Champion Author Houston Posts:51,303 Points:2,143,925 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Jan 30, 2012 1:20:28 PM Ignore Sneakers55 Report Abuse After - that gives the engine a moment to idle.
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sofrugal Veteran Author Texas Posts:390 Points:72,350 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Dec 27, 2011 12:13:01 AM Ignore sofrugal Report Abuse I always wear my belt, and not only because I'm in a 'click it or ticket state.' However, in the morning when I'm rushing out to work, I usually don't put it on until I'm about to exit my apt complex. I'm not going more than 15 mph, so it's no big deal.
psm80134 Champion Author Denver Posts:2,620 Points:540,120 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Dec 26, 2011 1:50:20 PM Ignore psm80134 Report Abuse Before. It's a very rare thing that I actually hear the fasten seat belt chime.
cheapmonkee Champion Author Portland Posts:30,313 Points:3,171,410 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Dec 26, 2011 1:09:25 PM Ignore cheapmonkee Report Abuse I save gas wherever I can (like most Gas Buddies) I buckle up, set up the GPS etc before I turn the key.
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ricebike Champion Author New Jersey Posts:10,032 Points:1,855,720 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Dec 26, 2011 2:53:28 AM Ignore ricebike Report Abuse i've done both... main thing is i put it on before i move Seatbelt Mirror check Over the shoulder check Go! [Edited by: ricebike at 12/26/2011 2:54:13 AM EST]
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