Defendant appealed the Appeals Panel’s decision sustaining the defendant’s violation of R.I.G.L. 1956 § 31-22-22(g) (“no seatbelt, operator”). Defendant argued that he could not wear a shoulder strap seatbelt because of a medical condition, so instead he wore a lap strap seatbelt. According to R.I.G.L. 1956 § 31-22-22(i), some individuals cannot, physically, wear a full safety belt and harness and, therefore, these individuals may be excused from wearing a full safety belt and harness. However, the operator must have a physician’s note stating that the operator cannot physically wear a full safety belt and harness. Since the defendant did not have this note, or at least did not present such evidence at trial, the District Court affirmed the Appeals Panel’s decision.