Senate Bill No. 62 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.

• Exempts United States Postal Service employees performing mail delivery duties and persons with medical reasons from seat belt requirements.

• Prohibits officers from stopping, inspecting, or detaining a person solely to check seat belt compliance.

• Limits seat belt non-compliance as evidence in civil actions to one percent reduction in damages recovery only if expert evidence proves the failure to wear a belt contributed to claimed injuries.