New York's New Seat Belt Law Requires Passengers Who are 16 Years of Age or Older to Wear Seat Belts When Riding in the Back Seat of a Motor Vehicle Began November 1, 2020. According to an online news report posted on newyork.cbslocal.com, on November 1, 2020, New York's new seat belt law requiring seat belt usage in the back … [Read more...] about New York’s New Seat Belt Law