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AR HB1365
Bill
Status
Prefiled
N/A
Primary Sponsor
Henry Wilkins
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AI Summary
- Expands seatbelt requirement to include all passengers in motor vehicles, not just drivers and front seat passengers
- Applies requirement to vehicles operated on streets or highways in Arkansas
- Maintains exemptions for vehicles manufactured before July 1, 1968 (passenger automobiles) or January 1, 1972 (other motor vehicles)
- Preserves exceptions for persons with physician-certified physical disabilities, children properly restrained under Child Passenger Protection Act, and rural letter carriers of United States Postal Service while performing duties
- Requires drivers and passengers seated in wheelchairs to wear properly adjusted seatbelts secured to the wheelchair and have the wheelchair properly secured in the vehicle
Legislative Description
To Require Backseat Passengers Of Motor Vehicles To Comply With The Current Mandatory Seatbelt Law And Clarify Applicable Penalties.
Last Action
House CLINCHER MOTION ADOPTED
2/22/2011
Committee Referrals
Public Transportation2/8/2011
Full Bill Text
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