Minnesota

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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 Sen. Steve Murphy, DFL-Red Wing, SF16 remained in the Senate Judiciary Committee at a deadline to advance, effectively killing it.
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 - HF106 - met a similar fate.

1/16/07-The Transportation Budget and Policy Division of the Senate Finance Committee passed a bill that 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 Sen. Steve Murphy, DFL-Red Wing, SF16 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.
The bill now heads to the Senate Judiciary Committee. For Senate bill status, call (651) 296-0504.
The companion bill - HF106 - is in the Transportation Division of the House Finance Committee.

1/8/07-A bill in the Senate Transportation 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 Sen. Steve Murphy, DFL-Red Wing, SF16 would allow for primary enforcement of the state's seat-belt law.
The bill also would double the fine for not wearing a seat belt to $50. No points would be assessed against the driver's license.
For Senate bill status, call (651) 296-0504.