ID H0554

Repeals Section 6-1608, Idaho Code, which previously limited evidence of failure to wear a safety restraint.

Amends Section 49-673 to prohibit failure to use a safety restraint from being considered as evidence of contributory or comparative negligence in any civil action.

Failure to wear a safety restraint cannot be admitted as evidence in civil negligence proceedings under any circumstances.

Makes technical corrections to Idaho Code language, including changing "his" to "the occupant's" throughout the statute.

Maintains existing criminal penalties of $10.00 fine (with $5.00 apportioned to the catastrophic health care cost fund) for safety restraint violations.