Patterson ticketed for not wearing seat belt when crash occurred
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By myFOXDetroit.com Staff
Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson (Credit: MyFox Detroit)
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (MyFox Detroit) -
Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson was issued a ticket Tuesday for not wearing a seat belt in August when he was injured in a bad accident.
Police said the violation is a civil infraction that carries a maximum $65 fine, but adds no points to one's driving record.
Patterson said in a statement that he had already paid the fine.
"Not wearing a seat belt was a mistake," the county executive said. "I accept my responsibility and paid the $65 fine this afternoon."
The accident involving a Chrysler 300 and a Volkswagen Passat happened August 10 at the intersection of Walton and Opdyke in Auburn Hills. Patterson was a passenger in the Chrysler. Police said Anthony Prainito, who was driving the Volkswagen, failed to yield while turning left.
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Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson (Credit: MyFox Detroit)
