5/10/07-A bill has died that would have permitted police to pull over drivers in the state for not wearing their seat belts.
Sponsored by Sen. Nan Rich, D-Sunrise, S484 remained in the Senate Transportation Committee when the session ended, effectively killing it for the year.
Currently, police can ticket drivers for not buckling up only after stopping a vehicle for another traffic violation, such as speeding or a bad taillight.
The bill would have permitted police to pull over drivers in the state for not wearing their seat belts.
An identical House bill - HB27 - met a similar fate.

2/16/07-A bill in the Senate would permit police to pull over drivers in the state for not wearing their seat belts.
Currently, police 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. Nan Rich, D-Sunrise, S484 would create a primary law for seat-belt enforcement.
The bill is in the Senate Transportation, Criminal Justice, Judiciary, and Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations committees.
For bill status, call (850) 488-4371. In Florida, call 1-800-342-1827.

1/15/07-Sen. Nan Rich, D-Sunrise, has filed a bill that would permit police to pull over drivers in the state for not wearing their seat belts.
Currently, police can ticket drivers for not buckling up only after stopping a vehicle for another traffic violation, such as speeding or a bad taillight.
S484 would create a primary law for seat-belt enforcement.
The bill is awaiting assignment to committee for the legislative session that begins in March.
For bill status, call (850) 488-4371. In Florida, call 1-800-342-1827.
An identical House bill - HB27 - also is awaiting assignment to committee.