4/24/07-A bill has died that would have permitted police to pull over drivers in the state for not wearing their seat belts.
Sponsored by Rep. Paul Thissen, DFL-Minneapolis, HF106 remained in the Transportation Division of the House Finance Committee at a deadline to advance, effectively killing it for the year.
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.
The bill would have allowed for primary enforcement of the state's seat-belt law.
Violators would have faced at least $25 in fines and fees. No points would have been assessed against the driver's license.
The companion bill - SF16 - met the same fate.

1/15/07-A bill in the Transportation Division of the House Finance Committee would permit police to pull over drivers in the state for not wearing their seat belts.
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 Rep. Paul Thissen, DFL-Minneapolis, HF106 would allow for primary enforcement of the state's seat-belt law.
Violators would face at least $25 in fines and fees. No points would be assessed against the driver's license.
For House bill status, call (651) 296-6646.
The companion bill - SF16 - is in the Senate Judiciary Committee.