“Maybe $75 because I think there should be a stricter consequence for that action.”

— Melissa Grubbs, nurse, Lawrence

“One hundred dollars, something that might actually make you put your seat belt on. Five dollars is not a big enough threat, it’s chump change.”

— Breanna Main, journalism graduate, Topeka

“I don’t think there should probably be a fine. I think that it’s up to people to handle their own safety. I know that there are some situations where a seat belt can create a problem for some people.”

— Jason Hart, para educator, Wichita

“The fine could be as much as it can be because I wear my seat belt every time. But in my opinion, the higher the fine, the more likely people are going to wear a seat belt.”

— Grant Babbitt, film major, Lenexa