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ND SB2121
Bill
Status
Engrossed
1/21/2021
Primary Sponsor
Brad Bekkedahl
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AI Summary
- Amends section 39-21-41.4 to remove the reference to section 39-21-41.5, making safety belt usage a primary enforcement violation rather than secondary enforcement.
- Requires drivers and front seat occupants of motor vehicles designed for fewer than eleven passengers to wear properly adjusted and fastened safety belts.
- Exempts child restraint users, implements of husbandry drivers, farm vehicle operators, rural mail carriers on duty, and occupants with medical conditions preventing restraint (with physician certification).
- Repeals section 39-21-41.5 of the North Dakota Century Code relating to secondary enforcement of safety belt requirements.
- Specifies that safety belt violations are not admissible as evidence of negligence in proceedings other than those charging the violation itself.
Legislative Description
Secondary enforcement of safety belt requirements; and to provide a penalty.
Last Action
Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 45 nays 49
3/23/2021
Committee Referrals
Transportation1/5/2021
Full Bill Text
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