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AR SB537

Bill

Status

Passed

4/21/2021

Primary Sponsor

Scott Flippo

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Origin

Senate

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 27-37-706 to cap the fine for mandatory seat belt violations at $25.00, unless a local fine under § 16-17-129 is also imposed.

  • Establishes a combined maximum fine limit of $45.00 when both state and local fines are imposed for seat belt violations.

  • Adds subsection (f) to Arkansas Code § 16-17-129 clarifying that § 27-37-706 controls the maximum amount of fines that may be imposed for seat belt violations.

  • Allows violators who pay the fine before their first court appearance to be considered as having pleaded nolo contendere to the violation.

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning Penalties For A Violation Of The Mandatory Seat Belt Use Law.

Last Action

Notification that SB537 is now Act 784

4/21/2021

Committee Referrals

Public Transportation3/22/2021
Transportation, Technology & Legislative Affairs3/15/2021

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