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MO HB1059
Bill
Status
1/8/2014
Primary Sponsor
Galen Higdon
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AI Summary
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Repeals section 307.178, RSMo and enacts a revised version relating to seat belt violations and penalties.
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Removes the prohibition against stopping, inspecting, or detaining a person solely to determine compliance with seat belt requirements.
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Increases fines for seat belt violations: first violation up to $25 (from $10), second violation up to $50, and subsequent violations up to $100.
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Maintains exemptions for U.S. Postal Service employees performing mail delivery duties, persons with medical reasons, agricultural workers, and those transporting children under 16 years old.
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Clarifies that seat belt non-compliance cannot constitute probable cause for other violations and prohibits court costs or point assessments for seat belt infractions.
Legislative Description
Repeals the provision that prohibits a person from being stopped, inspected, or detained solely for not wearing a seat belt and increases the fine for a seat belt violation
Last Action
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety(H)
1/9/2014