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AZ HB2268
Bill
Status
2/14/2018
Primary Sponsor
Bob Thorpe
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AI Summary
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Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 28-909 to allow law enforcement to stop and cite drivers for seat belt violations as a primary offense, removing the requirement that another motor vehicle law violation must be present.
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Requires front seat occupants and passengers under 16 years old in vehicles manufactured 1972 and later to wear properly adjusted and fastened seat belts while the vehicle is in motion.
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Establishes a maximum civil penalty of $10 for seat belt violations, which cannot be used for driver license suspension or revocation decisions.
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Prohibits insurance companies from considering seat belt violations as traffic violations when setting rates, determining insurability, or making coverage decisions.
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Requires the Department of Transportation to notify the public of law enforcement's ability to enforce seat belt laws through electronic signs (August 1, 2018 - July 31, 2019) and permanent interstate signage (by August 1, 2019).
Legislative Description
Seat belts; primary enforcement
Department Of Transportation
Last Action
House TI Committee action: Held, voting: (0-0-0-0-0-0)
2/14/2018