In some states, seat belt tickets are minor infractions that carry only a relatively minimal fine, especially as compared with fines for other traffic or moving violations. However, in other states, seat belt tickets carry higher fines, similar to fines for speeding tickets, and may result in points being added to your driving history. If sufficient points are placed on your driving history, then you may be at risk for driver's license suspension or revocation. As state and local government officials search for ways to increase revenue, raising the costs of seat belt tickets - and issuing more seat belt tickets - is becoming increasingly common. Plus, a number of states are passing new laws making seatbelt violations a primary offense, meaning that you can be pulled over for no other reason than you are not wearing your seatbelt. As a result, you should have a heightened awareness of your state's seatbelts laws, and of the consequences should you violate those laws.