5/20/05-A bill that would have allow police to pull over motorists for not wearing their seat belts has died.
HB339, sponsored by Rep. Neal St. Onge, R-Ballwin, remained in the House Transportation Committee at the close of the session May 13, effectively killing it for the year.
Current state law allows motorists to be ticketed for failure to buckle up only after being stopped for another traffic violation.

5/5/05-A bill in the House Transportation Committee would allow police to pull over motorists for not wearing their seat belts.
Current state law allows motorists to be ticketed for failure to buckle up only after being stopped for another traffic violation.
HB339, sponsored by Rep. Neal St. Onge, R-Ballwin, would fine violators $20.
For House bill status, call (573) 751-4633.

2/3/05-Rep. Neal St. Onge, R-Ballwin, has introduced a bill that would allow police to pull over motorists for not wearing their seat belts.
Current state law allows motorists to be ticketed for failure to buckle up only after being stopped for another traffic violation.
Under HB339, violators would be fined $20. For House bill status, call (573) 751-4633.