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4/19/07-A bill has died that would have allowed for stricter seat-belt enforcement.
Currently, police in the state can ticket drivers for not buckling up only after stopping a vehicle for another traffic violation, such as speeding or a bad taillight.
Sponsored by Sen. Hank Wilkins IV, D-Pine Bluff, SB227 remained in the House Public Transportation Committee when the session ended early this month. The Senate previously approved it.
The bill would have allowed police to pull over drivers solely for not wearing their seat belts. Violators would have faced $25 fines – the same as current law.
3/1/07-The Senate voted 24-6 Wednesday, Feb. 28, to approve a bill that would allow for stricter seat-belt enforcement.
Currently, police in the state can ticket drivers for not buckling up only after stopping a vehicle for another traffic violation, such as speeding or a bad taillight.
Sponsored by Sen. Hank Wilkins IV, D-Pine Bluff, SB227 would allow police to pull over drivers solely for not wearing their seat belts. Violators would face $25 fines - the same as current law.
The bill has been forwarded to House for further consideration. For bill status, call (501) 682-7771.
2/27/07-The Senate Transportation, Technology and Legislative Affairs Committee voted to approve a bill that would allow for stricter seat-belt enforcement.
Currently, police in the state can ticket drivers for not buckling up only after stopping a vehicle for another traffic violation, such as speeding or a bad taillight.
Sponsored by Sen. Hank Wilkins IV, D-Pine Bluff, SB227 would allow police to pull over drivers solely for not wearing their seat belts. Violators would face $25 fines - the same as current law.
The bill has been forwarded to the Senate floor. For bill status, call (501) 682-7771.
Currently, police in the state can ticket drivers for not buckling up only after stopping a vehicle for another traffic violation, such as speeding or a bad taillight.
Sponsored by Sen. Hank Wilkins IV, D-Pine Bluff, SB227 remained in the House Public Transportation Committee when the session ended early this month. The Senate previously approved it.
The bill would have allowed police to pull over drivers solely for not wearing their seat belts. Violators would have faced $25 fines – the same as current law.
3/1/07-The Senate voted 24-6 Wednesday, Feb. 28, to approve a bill that would allow for stricter seat-belt enforcement.
Currently, police in the state can ticket drivers for not buckling up only after stopping a vehicle for another traffic violation, such as speeding or a bad taillight.
Sponsored by Sen. Hank Wilkins IV, D-Pine Bluff, SB227 would allow police to pull over drivers solely for not wearing their seat belts. Violators would face $25 fines - the same as current law.
The bill has been forwarded to House for further consideration. For bill status, call (501) 682-7771.
2/27/07-The Senate Transportation, Technology and Legislative Affairs Committee voted to approve a bill that would allow for stricter seat-belt enforcement.
Currently, police in the state can ticket drivers for not buckling up only after stopping a vehicle for another traffic violation, such as speeding or a bad taillight.
Sponsored by Sen. Hank Wilkins IV, D-Pine Bluff, SB227 would allow police to pull over drivers solely for not wearing their seat belts. Violators would face $25 fines - the same as current law.
The bill has been forwarded to the Senate floor. For bill status, call (501) 682-7771.