4/30/04-A bill that would have created a primary law for seat-belt enforcement has died.
LB866, sponsored by Sen. Dennis Byars, R-Beatrice, remained in the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee when the session ended April 15.
Currently, police can ticket drivers for seat-belt violations only after stopping a vehicle for another traffic violation.

1/23/04-LB866, introduced by Sen. Dennis Byars, R-Beatrice, would create a primary law for seat-belt enforcement. Currently, police can ticket drivers for seat-belt violations only after stopping a vehicle for another traffic violation.
If signed into law, it would put Nebraska in line for additional federal money.
An incentive program recently introduced in Congress encourages states to increase seat-belt enforcement. The program would give states three years to enact a primary seat-belt law or reach a rate of usage of at least 90 percent.
Failure to do one or the other would result in a loss of up to 4 percent of federal highway funds to the state.
The bill has been forwarded to the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee.
For bill status, call (402) 471-2709. In Nebraska, call 1-800-742-7456.