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MO SB463
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/4/2012
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
- Exempts United States Postal Service employees performing duties that require frequent entry into and exit from vehicles, persons with medical reasons, and those operating vehicles in agricultural work-related activities
- Prohibits consideration of failure to wear a safety belt as evidence of comparative negligence in damage recovery actions, but allows damages to be reduced by up to one percent if expert evidence proves the failure to wear a belt contributed to injuries
- Requires the State Highways and Transportation Commission to 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
Second Read and Referred S Transportation Committee
1/5/2012
Committee Referrals
Transportation1/5/2012
Full Bill Text
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