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MO SB24
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/5/2011
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Keaveny
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AI Summary
- Increases the maximum fine for seat belt violations from ten dollars to fifty dollars
- Requires drivers and front seat passengers in passenger cars manufactured after January 1, 1968 to wear properly adjusted and fastened safety belts meeting federal standards
- Prohibits persons from being stopped, inspected, or detained solely to determine seat belt compliance
- Exempts United States Postal Service employees performing duties requiring frequent vehicle entry and exit, persons with medical reasons, and persons in agricultural work-related vehicles
- Requires children under sixteen years of age to be secured in properly adjusted and fastened restraints under section 307.179
- Prohibits failure to wear a seat belt from constituting evidence of comparative negligence, but allows it to mitigate damages by up to one percent if expert evidence proves it contributed to injuries
- Imposes no court costs or license points for seat belt violations
- Mandates the State Highways and Transportation Commission develop a public information program and evaluate the effectiveness of seat belt compliance
Legislative Description
Increases the fine for seat belt violations from $10 to $50
Last Action
Voted Do Not Pass S Transportation Committee
2/23/2011
Committee Referrals
Transportation1/12/2011
Full Bill Text
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