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MO SB540

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/8/2014

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Keaveny

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum fine for seat belt violations from ten dollars to fifty dollars
  • Applies seat belt requirements to drivers and front seat passengers in passenger cars manufactured after January 1, 1968, and to persons under eighteen years of age in trucks
  • Exempts United States Postal Service employees performing duties requiring frequent entry and exit from vehicles, persons with medical reasons, and persons operating vehicles in agricultural work-related activities
  • Prohibits officers from stopping, inspecting, or detaining individuals solely to determine seat belt compliance
  • Establishes that failure to wear a seat belt cannot be considered evidence of comparative negligence but may be admitted to mitigate damages by up to one percent if expert evidence proves it contributed to injuries

Legislative Description

Increases the fine for seat belt violation from $10 to $50

Last Action

Second Read and Referred S Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

1/15/2014

Committee Referrals

Transportation and Infrastructure1/15/2014

Full Bill Text

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