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MO SB822
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/25/2010
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Keaveny
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AI Summary
- Increases the maximum fine for seat belt violations from ten dollars to fifty dollars
- Prohibits officers from stopping, inspecting, or detaining a person solely to check seat belt compliance
- Failure to wear a seat belt cannot be used as evidence of comparative negligence in civil cases, but may be admitted to reduce damages by no more than one percent if expert evidence proves it contributed to injuries
- Exempts United States Postal Service employees performing duties requiring frequent vehicle entry and exit, persons with medical reasons, and those operating vehicles in agricultural work from seat belt requirements
- Requires the state highways and transportation commission to develop a public information program about seat belt compliance and submit findings in annual highway safety reports
Legislative Description
Increases the fine for seat belt violations from $10 to $50
Last Action
Hearing Conducted S Transportation Committee
2/17/2010
Committee Referrals
Transportation1/28/2010
Full Bill Text
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