8/5/03-A bill that would permit police to pull over drivers for failure to wear a seat belt is dead for the year.
Under current law, police can issue seat-belt citations only if they stop drivers for another traffic violation.
H6086 called for permitting police to pull over drivers if they are not buckled up. Under the proposal, drivers found in violation could be fined $30, down from the current $75.
The bill was in the House judiciary committee when the regular session ended July 15.

5/28/03-Rep. Fausto Anguilla, D-Bristol, has sponsored legislation that would permit police officers to pull over drivers for failure to wear a seat belt.
Under current law, police can issue seat-belt citations only if they stop drivers for another traffic violation.
With new authority, police can pull over drivers if they see anyone in the vehicle not buckled up. Under H6086, violators would be fined $30.
The bill is in the House Committee on Judiciary. A similar bill – S695 – is headed to the House for consideration.
For bill status, call (401) 751-8833.