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This can increase the risk of serious injury to the unbelted passenger and may also pose risks to other occupants in the vehicle.—Ethan Stone, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026 The seat belt sign was off on July 30 when service carts, flight attendants, and unbelted passengers were suddenly thrown toward the plane’s ceiling.—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025 Waukegan police have stepped up enforcement for things like impaired and unbelted motorists, a campaign that will extend through the holiday weekend.—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025 While smartphone use was problematic, most respondents reported never driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, driving aggressively, or riding unbelted.—Tanya Mohn, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unbelted