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IN HB1044
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/5/2011
Primary Sponsor
Gerald Torr
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AI Summary
- Prohibits police from stopping, inspecting, or detaining vehicles solely to check safety belt compliance for front seat occupants aged 16 and older
- Authorizes police to stop vehicles solely to check child passenger restraint system compliance when the officer has probable cause to believe an infraction is occurring
- Repeals provisions stating that failure to comply with safety belt and child restraint laws does not constitute fault or contributory negligence in legal proceedings
- Repeals the prohibition against admitting evidence of safety belt non-compliance in civil actions to reduce damages
- Effective date: July 1, 2011
Legislative Description
Motor vehicle occupant restraint systems.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Roads and Transportation
1/5/2011
Full Bill Text
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