Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson was cited Tuesday for not wearing a seatbelt in the Aug. 10 crash that hospitalized him for five weeks.
The Auburn Hills Police Department issued the ticket, which is a civil infraction with a maximum fine of $65 and zero points on a driving record. Patterson paid the fine on Tuesday.
“Not wearing a seatbelt was a mistake,” Patterson said in a statement. “I accept my responsibility and paid the $65 fine this afternoon.”
Patterson was discharged from McLaren Oakland Hospital in Pontiac on Friday and is continuing his rehabilitation at an undisclosed location.
He had been hospitalized since Aug. 10 when the car he was riding in crashed into another car at an Auburn Hills intersection. According to police reports, the second car failed to yield at a flashing yellow turn signal, causing the crash.
Patterson broke a hip, leg, ankle, five ribs and both wrists.
Patterson's car was driven by his longtime driver, James Cram. Neither Cram nor Patterson were wearing seatbelts when the cars crashed; Patterson's seatbelt was found buckled behind the passenger seat.
According to the Auburn Hills Police Department, Cram has not yet been issued a citation related to seatbelt use. "Mr. Cram suffered significant injuries from the crash and is not in a position to handle a traffic citation at this time," a news release stated.
Anthony Prainito, the driver of the Volkswagen Passat that Patterson's Chrysler 300 crashed into at the intersection of Walton and Opdyke, was charged with a misdemeanor in the crash. He pleaded not guilty.
More on the Patterson crash:
- L. Brooks Patterson Released From Hospital
- L. Brooks Patterson, from Hospital Bed: 'I'm On the Mend'
- Patterson's Seatbelt Was Buckled Behind the Passenger Seat
- Patterson Crash: Here's How Those 'Flashing Yellows' Are Supposed to Work
: any of various automotive vehicles for travel on snow; specifically : an open vehicle for usually one or two persons with steerable skis on the front and an endless belt at the rear That said, what point are you trying to make?
No Fault, what part of "NO" is so hard to understand? it came about, by consent of the Ins. board, to take case load off the courts dockets, (ins.Co. figured out, at the end of the day, when all atty fees etc. pay outs are done,) just pay for all damages, further ahead. Better watch what you wish for, those that want his Ins. to not pay for his health care, some day you might be in your own accident, where you go bankrupt over the Hosp. bills, (things have a way of coming around and biting you know where.) I get a feeling, some of you, if there was a death, by no seat belt, would of traced THAT ticket all the way to the "ESTATE" dispersal...... as for where a person lives and freedom of speech, let it be, use it to form your likes and dislikes of what ever........ I am surprised, the editor didn't take R J's post, for no basis, and not sticking to the flavor of this interaction. Peace .......... if nothing else he has done wonders for this County, no matter what contrived flaws he has as a human.
Kris, go into any dealer tell them you want to buy one of their Vehicles, don't slap them for their queried look. Go into any large parking lot with 90 to 120 "Vehicles" parked out side, and ask the hostess if she could get some of the vehicles moved out side..... so you can park your VEHICLE , see what expression you get back at you......... they are sleds SLEDS w / engines, they pay a TRAIL FEE, that is how those in the know will call them ............ 'As for the book you quote, that is the same book that at one time, called a "fart" an explosion between the legs.............. go figure. "enough" ...... your not a snowmobiler. every one that is or sells, or repairs, call them sleds.....
In Michigan, No seat belt, is just a fine, AND means NO points on your record. (it is a reminder Ticket, (should be invasion of privacy, when your stopped for no belt.
not sure there are seat belts on Snow mobile sleds.
WE NEED A HUGE CHANGE IN OAKLAND COUNTY. PRONTO.
Mr. Patterson, as an elected official is compensated with a salary. Look up the definition of a Salary in State and Federal Statute, or under the National Labor Relations Board. While doing some research, next go research the County Charter and how it speaks towards compensation for elected officials. I'm pretty confident you will find that, much like elected representatives at local Government, State Government and even at the Federal level that there is very little requirement forcing one to "accept/take" disability - or even an attendance policy at all per se'. Do you really think Gabby Giffords was forced to double dip when she was shot in the head in Arizona a couple of years ago? Your obvious blind hatred for the man (or perhaps his party) is causing you to ramble on with baseless statements that are to coin a phrase you seem to like on this story - fraud...
However, Ms. Freemason's statement that "disability" is "mandatory" for "all Oakland County Employees" is baseless. Oakland County Government has several ruling/governing statutes and policies depending on which element said employee falls under. A county elected is not subject to the merit rules, or union contracts that she may be referencing. the gabby statement was an analogy - just as she is an elected official she is not subjected to the similar rules and regulations governing/protecting members of the House of Representatives Staffing Employees.
so don't say if it was you or I, It was "I" I am thank full it was raining, and the motorcycle department doubled up with scout cars............ I sent them a thank you card, and their observation and deed, will always be remembered......... as for Patterson, when you see him talk at length it is more on the jovial and happy side, (mannerisms) easy to get confused............ I had a guy at work who had umpteen court appearances, he was from Denmark, he talked very broken English, the case would get thrown out, cause he acted and talked as if drunk....... so to give an "I know what happen" statement should be careful . Do you or I really know?..
I am a frustrated def. atty. wanna be, if I could do over. smile. the law is fasc. There fore when ppl with grudges don't like titles, etc speak out on Half truths to muddy the waters. as for "Glass Bottle" means what. to you your implying a no no. But to me it means it could be a sport drink, one of those Tea's that are not in the tall cans, why it could even be an Italian Sauce, or pickle pigs feet.. and or any thing else in a glass bottle. as for the reports, for all the time they close down a rd. for invest. the public reports are sure lacking, I agree, I see my cpd reports monthly, hard to make sense of them. I think (know) it is to not make public too much.. till action is taken, or freedom of info is filed. It just be nice if ppl would not pass wind on their anxieties but just on the facts........ ever been on a jury, DNA is as close to perfect as one could get, YET it is not 100% , if there is doubt must not convict.. why is the guy contesting ? does he have 10 points> I don't know. but if he calls the driver or Patterson to the stand they can plied the 5th...it is OUR right. I am interested in the black box, and how it will stand up to scrutiny . in authenticity . I am not for Patterson nor against.. but don't say no one is above the law. and you went above the speed limit today. and you didn't go to the PD. hypercrit