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HB 1131: Seat Belt Law Endangers Innocents

February 18, 2000
Independence Institute
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IB-2000-C ( February 2000)
Author: Linda Gorman

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Synopsis:

This bill is identical to HB 99-1212 which was voted down last year. It would make failing to wear a seat belt a more serious offense. At present, drivers are not cited for failure to wear a seat belt unless they are stopped for some other reason. This bill would make failing to wear seat belts a primary offense, meaning that police officers could stop vehicles and write citations whenever they see the seat belt law being violated. The bill makes the driver responsible for a Class B traffic infraction unless he, and all front seat passengers, are wearing seat belts.