During backing up, can you briefly unbuckle your seat belt?

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Wearing your seat belt is essential any time the vehicle is in motion, including when you’re backing up. The only acceptable exception is a brief, necessary moment to address a situation, and you must re-buckle before you continue moving. This brief unbuckle-and-rebuckle helps you handle the immediate need without leaving yourself unprotected for longer than needed, reducing the risk of injury if you stop suddenly or are involved in a collision. If you can’t re-buckle quickly, stop and buckle before proceeding.