4/19/07-The House voted 33-11 to kill a Senate-approved bill that would have permitted 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.
Sponsored by Sen. Joe Rice, D-Littleton, SB151 would have fined violators $25 - up from $15 now. No points would have been assessed against drivers' licenses.
3/22/07-The House Transportation and Energy Committee voted 7-4 to approve 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.
Sponsored by Sen. Joe Rice, D-Littleton, SB151 would allow for primary enforcement of the state's seat-belt law. Violators would face $25 fines - up from $15 now. No points would be assessed against drivers' licenses.
The bill now heads to the House floor for further consideration. If approved there, it would move to the governor's desk. The Senate previously approved it by an 18-16 vote.
For bill status, call (303) 866-3055. In Colorado, call 1-800-473-8136.
3/5/07-The Senate voted 18-16 to approve 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.
Sponsored by Sen. Joe Rice, D-Littleton, SB151 would allow for primary enforcement of the seat belt law.
Violators would face $25 fines - up from $15 now. No points would be assessed against drivers' licenses.
The bill is awaiting assignment to a House committee.
For bill status, call (303) 866-3055. In Colorado, call 1-888-473-8136.
2/23/07-The Senate State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee voted 3-2 to approve 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.
Sponsored by Sen. Joe Rice, D-Littleton, SB151 would allow for primary enforcement of the seat belt law.
Violators would face $25 fines. No points would be assessed against drivers' licenses.
The bill has been forwarded to the full Senate for consideration.
For bill status, call (303) 866-3055. In Colorado, call 1-888-473-8136.
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