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OK SB1265

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2010

Primary Sponsor

Mary Easley

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 47 O.S. Section 12-417 to increase the maximum fine for safety belt violations from $20.00 to $30.00 plus court costs.

  • Requires operators and front seat passengers of passenger cars in Oklahoma to wear properly adjusted and fastened safety seat belts.

  • Exempts certain vehicles from the safety belt requirement, including trucks, recreational vehicles, motorcycles, and farm-use vehicles.

  • Allows the Commissioner of Public Safety to issue exemptions to individuals who provide medical documentation from a physician stating they cannot wear safety belts.

  • Becomes effective November 1, 2010.

Legislative Description

Motor vehicles; relating to safety seat belt usage; modifying fine. Effective date.

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Last Action

Referred to Appr/Sub-Public Safety and Judiciary

2/1/2010

Committee Referrals

Appropriations Public Safety and Judiciary Sub2/1/2010
Appropriations2/2/2010

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