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Cab passengers who don’t wear seatbelts in the front seat of a taxi could face a fine under state legislation City Hall will push for in Albany, officials said.

Riders could also be penalized if they have a child under 16 without a seatbelt.

The recommendation on changing state vehicle law will come in a report on Vision Zero that will be released by City Hall later today.

City officials will work with Albany legislators to change the law, according to a spokesman for Mayor de Blasio.

Fines would be comparable to a passenger not wearing a seatbelt in a car that’s not a cab. They would range from $25 to $100.

Currently, passengers are not required to buckle up in cabs.

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