5/17/04-A bill that would have permitted police to pull over drivers for not buckling up is dead.
The full House failed to take up the bill for a final vote before the end of the session May 14. The bill previously passed the Senate.
Under current law, police can issue seat-belt citations only if they stop drivers for another traffic violation.
SB710, sponsored by Sen. Wayne Goode, D-St. Louis, would have authorized police to pull over drivers if they are not wearing a seat belt. Under the proposal, drivers found in violation could be fined $25.
No points would be assessed against the driver’s license.
The bill also would have required children under age 6 to ride in safety seats. Current law specifically requires that children under 4 ride in a child restraint system.

5/4/04-The House Transportation and Motor Vehicle Committee voted April 28 in favor of a bill that would permit police to pull over drivers for not buckling up.
The bill now moves to the full House for consideration. It previously passed the Senate.
Under current law, police can issue seat-belt citations only if they stop drivers for another traffic violation.
SB710, sponsored by Sen. Wayne Goode, D-St. Louis, would allow police to pull over drivers if they are not wearing a seat belt. Under the proposal, drivers found in violation could be fined $25.
No points would be assessed against the driver’s license.
The bill also would require children under age 6 to ride in safety seats. Current law specifically requires that children under 4 ride in a child restraint system.
For bill status, call (573) 751-4043.

4/13/04-The House Transportation and Motor Vehicles Committee is reviewing a bill that would permit police to pull over drivers for not buckling up.
Under current law, police can issue seat-belt citations only if they stop drivers for another traffic violation.
SB710, sponsored by Sen. Wayne Goode, D-St. Louis, would allow police to pull over drivers if they are not wearing a seat belt. Under the proposal, drivers found in violation could be fined $25.
No points would be assessed against the driver’s license.
The bill, which previously passed the Senate, also would require children under age 6 to ride in safety seats. Current law specifically requires that children under 4 ride in a child restraint system.
For bill status, call (573) 751-4043.

4/1/04-The Senate gave initial approval March 31 to a measure that would permit police to pull over drivers for not buckling up.
The bill received first-round approval on a voice vote and needs a second vote to advance to the House.
Under current law, police can issue seat-belt citations only if they stop drivers for another traffic violation.
SB710, sponsored by Sen. Wayne Goode, D-St. Louis, would allow police to pull over drivers if they are not wearing a seat belt. Under the proposal, drivers found in violation could be fined $25.
No points would be assessed against the driver’s license.
The bill also would require children under age 6 to ride in safety seats. Current law specifically requires that children under 4 ride in a child restraint system.
For bill status, call (573) 751-4043.