Staff Analysis of the Legislation
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The bill concerns the fines and penalties for failure to wear a seat safety belt. The penalties upon conviction range as follows:
1st conviction - $25.00 fine
2nd conviction - $50.00 fine and 3 month license suspension
3rd conviction - $75.00 fine and 6 month license suspension
4th conviction - $100.00 fine and 12 month license suspension
Any of the violations would not result in points being added to the offender. This bill does not apply to passengers or to those in pick-up trucks. |