5/10/06-A bill that would have permitted police to pull over drivers who are not buckled up has died.
S193, sponsored by Sen. John Campbell, D-Windsor, remained in the Senate Transportation Committee when the session ended, effectively killing it for the year.
Currently, police in the state can issue seat-belt citations to drivers only after stopping a vehicle for another traffic violation, such as speeding.
The bill would have created a primary law for seat-belt enforcement.
Violators would have faced a $25 fine. Subsequent offenses would have resulted in higher fines – the same as current state law. No points would have been assessed against the driver’s license.

1/19/06-A bill in the Senate Transportation Committee would permit police to pull over drivers who are not buckled up.
Currently, police in the state can issue seat-belt citations to drivers only after stopping a vehicle for another traffic violation, such as speeding.
S193, sponsored by Sen. John Campbell, D-Windsor, would create a primary law for seat-belt enforcement.
Violators would face a $25 fine. Subsequent offenses would result in higher fines – the same as current state law. No points would be assessed against the driver’s license.
For bill status, call (802) 828-2231. In Vermont, call 1-800-642-3280.