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You can be ticketed for this because you must wear what the vehicle came with from the factory....

The shoulder belt has been removed? Sorry, but that makes it illegal to drive on public roads. Lap belt only is legal only if it is an older car that only came with lap belts, and in 1985 all models definitely had lap/shoulder belts.

Yes, you can be ticketed. That belt has to be replaced.

Laws regarding this sort of thing likely vary from state to state. Where I live, the only legal requirement is that you utilize the restraints that the vehicle came with from the factory. Unfortunately, in your case, your vehicle came with a shoulder strap so you would likely be required to have one reinstalled. On the plus side, you should be able to get one on the cheap from a local salvage yard.

If the automobile was originally equipped with a shoulder harness you can be ticketed if it is not there. Removing safety equipment from a car does not absolve you of an infraction ticket. Strongly suggest that you replace the harness and use it.