3/15/07-A bill has died in the Senate that sought to permit police to pull over drivers who are not buckled up.
Sponsored by Sen. Amanda Aguirre, D-Yuma, SB1584 failed to meet a deadline to advance from the chamber, effectively killing it.
2/27/07-Sen. Amanda Aguirre, D-Yuma, has introduced a bill that would permit police to pull over drivers who are not buckled up.
Currently, police can issue seat-belt citations to drivers in the state only after stopping a vehicle for another traffic violation, such as speeding.
SB1584 would allow for primary enforcement of the state's seat-belt rule. Failure to buckle up would continue to be a $10 fine. No points would be added to driver's licenses and insurance companies wouldn't be notified.
The bill is in the Senate Transportation and Rules committees.
For Senate bill status, call (602) 926-3559. In Arizona, call 1-800-352-8404.
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