I believe that they should be mandatory if there is someone sitting in a seat in front of you (maybe to the side too). You made your decision which is fine, th

I believe that they should be mandatory if there is someone sitting in a seat in front of you (maybe to the side too). You made your decision which is fine, though through choice you are now an unrestrained heavy object that could hit the other occupants of the car. https://www.washington.edu/news/2004/01/20/unbelted-drivers-and-passengers-can-cause-fatal-injuries-to-others-who-ride-with-them/ https://www.washington.edu/news/2004/01/20/unbelted-drivers-...