3/24/05-The Senate has tabled a measure that would permit police to pull over drivers for failure to buckle up.
Currently, police cannot ticket drivers older than age 17 for seat-belt violations unless they are first pulled over for another reason, such as speeding or a bad taillight.
LD80, sponsored by Sen. Christine Savage, R-Union, would make failure to wear a seat belt a primary offense. Violators would be fined $65.
The bill previously passed the Transportation Committee. It could still be brought up for further consideration.

1/12/05-Sen. Christine Savage, R-Union, has introduced a bill that would permit police to pull over drivers for not buckling up.
Currently, police cannot ticket drivers older than age 17 for seat-belt violations unless they are first pulled over for another reason, such as speeding or a bad taillight.
LD80 also would jump the fine for not wearing a seat belt from $50 up to $225.
It has been forwarded to the Transportation Committee. For Senate bill status, call (207) 287-1692. In Maine, call 1-800-423-6900.